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heterodoxly

|het-er-o-dox-ly|

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/ˈhɛtərəˌdɑksli/

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/ˈhɛtərəˌdɒksli/

not following orthodox belief

Etymology
Etymology Information

'heterodoxly' originates from English, specifically from the adjective 'heterodox' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'heterodox' ultimately comes from Greek 'heterodoxos', where 'hetero-' meant 'different' and 'doxa' meant 'opinion'.

Historical Evolution

'heterodox' passed from Greek 'heterodoxos' into Medieval/Modern Latin and then into English as 'heterodox'; the adverb 'heterodoxly' was formed in English by adding '-ly' to the adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'holding a different opinion'; over time it has come to mean 'not conforming to established or orthodox beliefs or practices' in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a heterodox manner; in a way that departs from or opposes accepted or orthodox beliefs, doctrines, or practices.

She spoke heterodoxly, questioning several long-held theological assumptions.

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