schismatic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who causes or is responsible for a schism, especially in a religious or political organization.

  - "The schismatic leader split the community with his divisive actions."
  - "Despite his best efforts, the peace talks were hindered by a schismatic element within the rebel group."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with schismatic
anemic , demonic , emetic

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Variants

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schismatic , schismatics , schismatical , schismatically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word schisma (split) and matikos (pertaining to)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'schismatic' comes from the Greek word schisma, which means split or separation.

2. The Great Schism of 1054 AD divided the Christian Church into the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, making the schismatic a significant historical term.

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Related Concepts

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1. schism: A split or separation, especially within a religious or political organization.

2. heresy: A belief or doctrine that is contrary to the orthodox or accepted belief, especially in a particular religion.

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Culture

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In religious contexts, a schismatic is someone who separates from a larger group or denomination due to theological or doctrinal differences. The term has also been used in political contexts to describe individuals or groups that promote division and conflict.

How to Memorize "schismatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person causing a split or separation within a group or organization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of division or separation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Schisms Start Separating' to remember the meaning of the word.

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