Schismatic
adjective
Someone who causes or takes part in a schism, a division or separation in a group due to differences in opinion or belief.
His schismatic views led to a lot of disagreement in the organization.

Often appears as...
- schismatic church
- schismatic group
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A person who causes or supports a schism.
He was seen as a schismatic by his peers for his controversial views.

Often appears as...
- identified as a schismatic
- branded a schismatic
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Someone who causes or takes part in a schism, a division or separation in a group due to differences in opinion or belief.
His schismatic views led to a lot of disagreement in the organization.

Often appears as...
- schismatic church
- schismatic group
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A person who causes or supports a schism.
He was seen as a schismatic by his peers for his controversial views.

Often appears as...
- identified as a schismatic
- branded a schismatic
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Not Always Negative
Though 'schismatic' can sound critical, it's not always negative; it might describe necessary change in opinion.

The schismatic reformers sought to modernize the outdated system.
Historical Use
Historically, 'schismatic' often referred to religious divisions, particularly notable in Christian history.

The schismatic event led to the formation of various denominations.
Academic Context
Used in academia to describe factions or divides, especially regarding philosophical or theoretical disagreements.

Their schismatic theories introduced a new school of thought.
Not Always Negative
Though 'schismatic' can sound critical, it's not always negative; it might describe necessary change in opinion.

The schismatic reformers sought to modernize the outdated system.
Historical Use
Historically, 'schismatic' often referred to religious divisions, particularly notable in Christian history.

The schismatic event led to the formation of various denominations.
Academic Context
Used in academia to describe factions or divides, especially regarding philosophical or theoretical disagreements.

Their schismatic theories introduced a new school of thought.
Not Always Negative
Though 'schismatic' can sound critical, it's not always negative; it might describe necessary change in opinion.

The schismatic reformers sought to modernize the outdated system.
Historical Use
Historically, 'schismatic' often referred to religious divisions, particularly notable in Christian history.

The schismatic event led to the formation of various denominations.
Academic Context
Used in academia to describe factions or divides, especially regarding philosophical or theoretical disagreements.

Their schismatic theories introduced a new school of thought.
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