sabellian

/səˈbɛliən/ /seɪˈbɛliən/

Meanings

adjective

Of or pertaining to the heresiarch Sabellius, or to sabellianism.

Examples :

"The professor explained that the early church fathers debated whether a particular theologian's views were truly orthodox or leaned towards a Sabellian understanding of the Trinity, which emphasizes the oneness of God rather than distinct persons. "

Related Words

emphasizes verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

theologian noun

/θi.əˈloʊdʒən/

One who studies theology.

"The theologian discussed the concept of faith in her religious studies class. "

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

debated verb

/dɪˈbeɪtəd/

To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

""Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual."

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

orthodox adjective

/ˈɔːθədɒks/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/

Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.

"The church's teachings on marriage were strictly orthodox. "

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

heresiarch noun

/hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ /həˈɹiziɑɹk/

The founder of a heresy, or a major ecclesiastical proponent of such a heresy.

"Martin Luther is considered by some to be a heresiarch for challenging the Catholic Church's doctrines during the Reformation. "

fathers noun

/ˈfɑː.ðəz/ /ˈfɑðɚz/

A (generally human) male who begets a child.

"My father was a strong influence on me."