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orthodox

or·tho·dox
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awr-thuh-doks]
    • /ˈɔr θəˌdɒks/
    • /ˈɔː.θə.dɒks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-thuh-doks]
    • /ˈɔr θəˌdɒks/

Definitions of orthodox word

  • adjective orthodox of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc. 1
  • adjective orthodox of, relating to, or conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or modes of conduct that are generally approved. 1
  • adjective orthodox customary or conventional, as a means or method; established. 1
  • adjective orthodox sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, especially theological or religious doctrine. 1
  • adjective orthodox conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early church. 1
  • adjective orthodox (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or designating the Eastern Church, especially the Greek Orthodox Church. 1

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Origin of orthodox

First appearance:

before 1575
One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Late Latin orthodoxus right in religion < Late Greek orthódoxos, equivalent to ortho- ortho- + dóx(a) belief, opinion + -os adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Orthodox

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orthodox popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for orthodox

adjective orthodox

  • conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
  • accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
  • traditional — of or relating to tradition.
  • conformist — Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original.
  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.

noun orthodox

  • stick in the mud — someone who avoids new activities, ideas, or attitudes; old fogy.
  • rightist — of or relating to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right.
  • right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
  • dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
  • traditionalist — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.

Antonyms for orthodox

adjective orthodox

  • unorthodox — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
  • heterodox — not in accordance with established or accepted doctrines or opinions, especially in theology; unorthodox.
  • unconventional — not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.
  • untraditional — of or relating to tradition.

noun orthodox

  • dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
  • swinger — a person or thing that swings.
  • night person — a person who prefers to stay up late or who functions best during the nighttime hours.
  • nonconformist — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
  • non-conformist — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.

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