heterodox
/'hetərədɔks/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards: Holding or expressing opinions, especially religious or political ones, that differ from the official, traditional, or commonly accepted doctrines.
Usage and Examples
- General Usage: Used to describe ideas, theories, or people that are unorthodox or contrary to established norms.
- The philosopher's heterodox views on economics challenged the mainstream theories of his time.
- Her heterodox approach to teaching included methods that were unconventional but highly effective.
Advanced Usage
- In Academic/Religious Contexts: Often used in discussions of theology, philosophy, or political theory to label doctrines that deviate from the orthodox position.
- The council was convened to address the spread of heterodox teachings within the church.
- His research is considered heterodox within the field of classical physics.
Variants and Related Words
- Heterodoxy (noun): The quality or state of being heterodox; a heterodox belief or doctrine.
- The history of science is filled with examples of initial heterodoxy later becoming accepted truth.
Synonyms
- Unorthodox
- Nonconformist
- Dissenting
- Iconoclastic
- Heretical (particularly in religious contexts)
Antonyms
- Orthodox
- Conventional
- Traditional
- Accepted
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Heterodox thinker: A person who consistently holds and promotes unorthodox views.
- She was known as a heterodox thinker who was never afraid to question authority.
- Heterodox school of thought: A distinct set of ideas that challenges the dominant paradigm in a field.
- Behavioral economics began as a heterodox school of thought but has now gained widespread influence.
Adjective
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characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
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