heterodox

/'hetərədɔks/

Thân thiện

A scholar presents a heterodox theory at an academic conference.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dissident
• heretical