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- [awr-thuh-dok-see]
- /ˈɔr θəˌdɒk si/
- /ˈɔː.θə.dɒk.si/
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- [awr-thuh-dok-see]
- /ˈɔr θəˌdɒk si/
Definitions of orthodoxy word
- noun plural orthodoxy orthodox belief or practice. 1
- noun plural orthodoxy orthodox character. 1
- noun orthodoxy Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice. 1
- noun orthodoxy following strict doctrine 1
- variable noun orthodoxy An orthodoxy is an accepted view about something. 0
- uncountable noun orthodoxy The old, traditional beliefs of a religion, political party, or philosophy can be referred to as orthodoxy. 0
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Origin of orthodoxy
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Late Latin orthodoxia < Greek orthodoxía right opinion, equivalent to orthódox(os) (see orthodox) + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Orthodoxy
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orthodoxy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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 orthodoxy
noun orthodoxy
- convention — A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society.
- tenet — any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- canon — A canon is a member of the clergy who is on the staff of a cathedral.
- custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
Antonyms for orthodoxy
noun orthodoxy
- disbelief — the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
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