unorthodoxy

or·tho·dox·y

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [awr-thuh-dok-see]
- /ˈɔr θəˌdɒk si/
- /ˌʌnˈɔːθədɒksi /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-thuh-dok-see]
- /ˈɔr θəˌdɒk si/

Definitions of unorthodoxy word

noun plural unorthodoxy orthodox belief or practice. 1
noun plural unorthodoxy orthodox character. 1
noun unorthodoxy unorthodox practice 0
noun unorthodoxy the quality of being unorthodox 0

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Origin of unorthodoxy

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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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.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for unorthodoxy

noun unorthodoxy

anomaly — If something is an anomaly, it is different from what is usual or expected.
bohemianism — unconventional behaviour or appearance, esp of an artist
bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
clinker — the ash and partially fused residues from a coal-fired furnace or fire
dissidence — disagreement: political dissidence.

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noun unorthodoxy

acquittance — a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
observance — an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to: the observance of traffic laws.

All 3 Antonyms of unorthodoxy

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