adjective
- relating to or characterized by schism; causing or tending to cause division within a religious organization
Usage: formal; religious contexts
Examples
- The bishop condemned the schismatical teachings that were spreading through the diocese.
- His schismatical views led to his excommunication from the church.
- The council worked to heal the schismatical divisions that had plagued the denomination.
- She was accused of promoting schismatical ideas among the congregation.
- The schismatical group formed their own separate religious community.
- Historical records show several schismatical movements during that period.