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- [het-er-uh-doks]
- /ˈhɛt ər əˌdɒks/
- /ˈhet.ər.ə.dɒks/
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- [het-er-uh-doks]
- /ˈhɛt ər əˌdɒks/
Definitions of heterodox word
- adjective heterodox not in accordance with established or accepted doctrines or opinions, especially in theology; unorthodox. 1
- adjective heterodox holding unorthodox doctrines or opinions. 1
- noun heterodox Not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs. 1
- adjective heterodox non-conformist 1
- adjective heterodox Heterodox beliefs, opinions, or ideas are different from the accepted or official ones. 0
- adjective heterodox at variance with established, orthodox, or accepted doctrines or beliefs 0
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Origin of heterodox
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Greek heteródoxos of another opinion, equivalent to hetero- hetero- + dóx(a) opinion (Compare dokeîn to think, suppose) + -os adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Heterodox
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heterodox popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heterodox
adj heterodox
- dissident — a person who dissents.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- iconoclastic — attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs and long-held traditions, etc., as being based on error, superstition, or lack of creativity: an iconoclastic architect whose buildings are like monumental sculptures.
- skeptical — doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
Antonyms for heterodox
adjective heterodox
- doctrinal — of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine: a doctrinal dispute.
- die hard — If you say that habits or attitudes die hard, you mean that they take a very long time to disappear or change, so that it may not be possible to get rid of them completely.
- orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
- mainstream — the principal or dominant course, tendency, or trend: the mainstream of American culture.
- well-established — permanently founded; settled; firmly set: a well-established business; a well-established habit.
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