ICONOCLASTIC

iconoclastic

(adjective) destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited

iconoclastic

(adjective) characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

iconoclastic

Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.

Antonyms

• iconodulic

Source: Wiktionary


I*con`o*clas"tic, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the iconoclasts, or to image breaking. Milman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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