heterodox

Adjective
Synonyms: dissidentheretical

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standardsSynonyms: dissidentheretical
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Heterodox \Het"er*o*dox\, a. [Gr. ?; ? other + ? opinion; cf. F. h['e]t['e]rodoxe.]

1.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. [1913 Webster]

Raw and indigested, heterodox, preaching.— Strype.[1913 Webster]

2.Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons. --Macaulay. -- Het"er*o*dox`ly, adv. -- Het"er*o*dox`ness, n. [1913 Webster]

Heterodox \Het"er*o*dox\, n. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
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