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heresy

noun

A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
Y
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhɛɹəsi

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Definitions

noun

  1. A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

noun

  1. Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

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Synonyms

unorthodoxyheterodoxy

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