Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arch-heretic

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: arch-heretic
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A leader of a heresy, a most prominent or leading heretic.

Example Sentences

"In the fourth century the arch-heretic Priscillian was Bishop of Avila,"

Etymology

From arch- + heretic.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: arch

Inflected Forms

arch-heretics (plural)

Synonyms

heresiarch

Questions

What does arch-heretic mean?: A leader of a heresy, a most prominent or leading heretic.
Where does arch-heretic come from?: From arch- + heretic.

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