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heresy vs iconoclasm

iconoclasm vs heresy

heresy and iconoclasm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heresy Yes No No No
iconoclasm Yes No No No
As nouns, iconoclasm is a hyponym of heresy; that is, iconoclasm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than heresy:
  • heresy: any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
  • iconoclasm: the orientation of an iconoclast
Other hyponyms of heresy include nonconformance, nonconformism, nonconformity.
heresy (noun) iconoclasm (noun)
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion the orientation of an iconoclast
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
Difference between heresy and iconoclasm

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