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heterodox Definition

hetero·dox (-däks′)

adjective

departing from or opposed to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, esp. in religion; inclining toward heresy; unorthodox

Etymology: Gr(Ec) heterodoxos < Gr hetero-, hetero- + doxa, opinion, akin to dokein, to think, seem: see decent

heterodox Synonyms

heterodox

modif.

heretical, skeptical, iconoclastic; see atheistic, doubtful 2.

heterodox Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • economics: The nature of heterodox economics Lawson, Tony Vol.
  • calendar: Even today, the heterodox calendar for the fixed feasts is still only accepted by about 25 % of the Orthodox world.
  • view: Even high executives of some large corporations espoused heterodox views on money creation.
  • tradition: The book demonstrates the extent and richness of the radical heterodox tradition in economics.
  • approach: A special feature of the Department is the orientation to Political Economy and heterodox approaches to Economics.
  • idea: Probably the entomologist most knowledgeable on this subject is Philip Callahan, whose heterodox ideas have earned him a maverick reputation.

Modifying Another Word

  • often: And such mission is not done by fire and sword, as so often heterodox missionaries have done.
  • very: Darwin replied that a deity who did that would have to foresee everything in evolutionary history, leading to a very heterodox theology.