heresiology

[huh-ree-zee-ol-uh-jee, -see-, her-uh-see-]

noun, plural he·re·si·ol·o·gies for 2.

the study of heresies.

a heresiography.

Origin:
1855–60; heresy + -o- + -logy

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Main Entry:	heresiology
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	the study of heresies
Etymology:	Latin haeresis 'taking for oneself'

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