Antiliturgical

/ˌæntɪlɪˈtɜːrdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of opposition to liturgical practices, formal worship ceremonies, or traditional religious rituals.

Etymology

From antiliturgic plus -al (relating to), creating a more formal adjectival variant. This form emerged in theological and historical writing to discuss religious movements and periods.

Kelly Says

The difference between 'antiliturgic' and 'antiliturgical' is subtle—the -al form sounds more scholarly and is preferred in formal theological debate, where precise terminology matters to distinguish positions on centuries-old religious disputes.

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