sectish
/ˈsɛktɪʃ/
sectish adjective: sectarian; adherent to a sect, often to the degree of being dogmatic, insular and non-ecumenical.
Adjective
sectish (comparative more sectish, superlative most sectish)
- Sectarian; adherent to a sect, often to the degree of being dogmatic, insular and non-ecumenical.
- The only sect among Christians that is spoken of in terms— the Nicolaitan — is severely condemned. There are indications of sectish belief, against which John is supposed to labor in the first chapter of his Gospel, and Paul withstood in the Judaizing tendencies, even in a brother Apostle.1880, David S. Warner, Bible proofs of the second work of grace […] , page 419
- One reason there are sects is that it is easy to be sectish. It is easier to be than not to be. This applies to everybody. To believe in one true church does not of itself insure one against a party spirit.1920, D.S. Warner, J.C. Fisher, The Gospel Trumpet, volume 40, page 5
Proper noun capitalized: Sectish
Sectish
- A surname.
Forms of sectish
| comparative | more sectish |
|---|---|
| superlative | most sectish |
Origin of sectish
From sect + -ish; perhaps after obsolete German sektisch, sektierisch or German sektiererisch.
Questions about sectish
- What does sectish mean?
- Sectish means sectarian; adherent to a sect, often to the degree of being dogmatic, insular and non-ecumenical.
- What part of speech is sectish?
- Sectish can be an adjective or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce sectish?
- Sectish is pronounced /ˈsɛktɪʃ/.
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