Heterodox
11heterodox — (adj.) 1630s, from Gk. heterodoxos, from heteros the other (see HETERO (Cf. hetero )) + doxa opinion, from dokein to appear, seem, think (see DECENT (Cf. decent)) …
12heterodox — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not conforming with orthodox standards or beliefs. DERIVATIVES heterodoxy noun. ORIGIN from Greek doxa opinion …
13heterodox — [het′ər ōdäks΄] adj. [Gr(Ec) heterodoxos < Gr hetero , HETERO + doxa, opinion, akin to dokein, to think, seem: see DECENT] departing from or opposed to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, esp. in religion; inclining toward heresy;… …
14heterodox — adjective Etymology: Late Latin heterodoxus, from Greek heterodoxos, from heter + doxa opinion more at doxology Date: circa 1650 1. contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion ;… …
15Heterodox — Als Häresie (von griechisch αἵρεσις, haíresis „Wahl, Auswahl“) oder Heterodoxie (Andersgläubigkeit) wird eine Lehre bezeichnet, die im Widerspruch zur Lehre der christlichen Großkirche oder einer anderen Bezugsgröße steht und beansprucht, selbst… …
16heterodox — adjective Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from the norm (orthodox), but not sufficiently different to be called heretical. The Church of Alexandria in Egypt is considered heterodox …
17heterodox — See heterodox, orthodox …
18heterodox — het|e|ro|dox [ˈhetərədɔks US da:ks] adj formal heterodox beliefs, practices etc are not approved of by a particular group, especially a religious one …
19heterodox — het|er|o|dox [ hetərou,daks ] adjective FORMAL heterodox beliefs are not in agreement with the principles taught by a society or a religion ─ opposite ORTHODOX …
20heterodox — [[t]he̱tərədɒks[/t]] ADJ Heterodox beliefs, opinions, or ideas are different from the accepted or official ones. [FORMAL] Syn: unorthodox …
