Heterodox vs. Orthodox

Heterodoxadjective

Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from orthodoxy, or the norm, but not sufficiently different to be called heretical.

Heterodoxadjective

Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; - said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects.

Heterodoxadjective

Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; - said of persons.

Heterodoxnoun

An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.

Heterodoxadjective

characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

Orthodoxadjective

Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.

Orthodoxadjective

Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.

Orthodoxadjective

(botany) Of pollen, seed, or spores: viable for a long time; viable when dried to low moisture content.

Orthodoxadjective

Sound in opinion or doctrine, especially in religious doctrine; hence, holding the Christian faith; believing the doctrines taught in the Scriptures; - opposed to heretical and heterodox; as, an orthodox Christian.

Orthodoxadjective

According or congruous with the doctrines of Scripture, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, or the like; as, an orthodox opinion, book, etc.

Orthodoxadjective

Adhering to generally approved doctrine or practices; conventional. Opposed to unorthodox.

Orthodoxadjective

Of or pertaining to the churches of the Eastern Christian rite, especially the Greek Orthodox or Russian Orthodox churches, which do not recognize the supremacy of the Pope of Rome in matters of faith.

Orthodoxadjective

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism;

Orthodoxadjective

adhering to what is commonly accepted;

Orthodoxadjective

of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church