heterodoxy
|het/er/o/dox/y|
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/ˈhɛtərəˌdɑksi/
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/ˈhɛtərəˌdɒksi/
deviation from accepted beliefs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heterodoxy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'heterodoxos,' where 'hetero-' meant 'different' and 'doxa' meant 'opinion.'
Historical Evolution
'heterodoxos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'heterodoxia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'heterodoxy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'different opinion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deviation from accepted beliefs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being heterodox; deviation from accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.
His heterodoxy was evident in his unconventional theories.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42