heretical element
[hə-ˈre-ti-kəl ˈe-lə-mənt]
nounpl: heretical elements
elemento herético
1. A component, idea, or aspect that contradicts established religious doctrine or orthodox beliefs
The philosopher's work contained heretical elements that challenged the church's teachings.
A obra do filósofo continha elementos heréticos que questionavam os ensinamentos da Igreja.
2. In literature or art, a feature or concept that deviates from conventional or accepted norms of the genre
Critics identified heretical elements in the artist's reinterpretation of religious iconography.
Críticos identificaram elementos heréticos na reinterpretação da iconografia religiosa pelo artista.
3. Any component or aspect that opposes established authority, tradition, or mainstream ideology
The political manifesto contained heretical elements that threatened the existing power structure.
O manifesto político continha elementos heréticos que ameaçavam a estrutura de poder existente.
This term is primarily used in religious, academic, and literary contexts to describe ideas or components that challenge established authority. In both Brazilian and Portuguese cultures with strong Catholic traditions, the term carries historical weight related to the Inquisition and religious reform movements. In modern usage, it has been secularized to describe any unconventional or subversive idea within various fields of study.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a heretical element in the mix
rooting out heretical elements
infected with heretical elements
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