orthodoxy

See also: Orthodoxy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀρθοδοξία (orthodoxía), from ὀρθός (orthós, “correct”) + δόξα (dóxa, “way, opinion”); surface analysis, orthodox +‎ -y.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɔːθədɒksi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/

Noun

orthodoxy (countable and uncountable, plural orthodoxies)

  1. Correctness in doctrine and belief.
  2. Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).

Antonyms

Translations
the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church — see Orthodoxy
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