Definitions for: Schismatic


[adj] of or relating to or involved in or characteristic of schism; "schismatic sects"



Webster (1913) Definition: Schis*mat"ic (s[i^]z*m[a^]t"[i^]k; so nearly all
ortho["e]pists), a. [L. schismaticus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
schismatique.]
Of or pertaining to schism; implying schism; partaking of the
nature of schism; tending to schism; as, schismatic opinions
or proposals.


Schis*mat"ic (?; 277), n.
One who creates or takes part in schism; one who separates
from an established church or religious communion on account
of a difference of opinion. ``They were popularly classed
together as canting schismatics.'' --Macaulay.

Syn: Heretic; partisan. See Heretic.

Synonyms: schismatical

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