orthodoxy
NounUS[awr-thuh-dok-see]/ˈɔrθəˌdɑksi/4 syllables
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Noun (2)
- the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)Opposite heterodoxyType of unoriginalityKinds traditionalism, conventionalityAttribute of orthodox, unorthodox
- a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standardsOpposite heresyType of orientationKinds conformity, conformism
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Or′tho·dox′y noun
Origin: Gr. …: cf. F. orthodoxie. See Orthodox.
1. Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; — opposed to heterodoxy or to heresy.
Basil himself bears full and clear testimony to Gregory's orthodoxy.— Daniel Waterland
2. Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; — said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, the orthodoxy of a creed.
3. By extension, said of any generally accepted doctrine or belief; the orthodox practice or belief.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: +PJC