Heterodox
adjective
Not agreeing with established beliefs or accepted ideas, especially in a religious context.
Her heterodox theories go against traditional doctrines.
Often appears as...
- heterodox views
- heterodox approach
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Not agreeing with established beliefs or accepted ideas, especially in a religious context.
Her heterodox theories go against traditional doctrines.
Often appears as...
- heterodox views
- heterodox approach
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often used in religious or spiritual discussions when someone's beliefs deviate from the norm.
His heterodox interpretation of the scriptures caused a stir in the church.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Norms
Implies a challenge to what most people accept as true or correct in a particular field.
The scientist presented a heterodox hypothesis that defied the established theory.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Thinking
Indicates a person is thinking critically and questioning rather than accepting information as given.
She developed a heterodox method for solving the problem that proved to be very effective.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often used in religious or spiritual discussions when someone's beliefs deviate from the norm.
His heterodox interpretation of the scriptures caused a stir in the church.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Norms
Implies a challenge to what most people accept as true or correct in a particular field.
The scientist presented a heterodox hypothesis that defied the established theory.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Thinking
Indicates a person is thinking critically and questioning rather than accepting information as given.
She developed a heterodox method for solving the problem that proved to be very effective.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often used in religious or spiritual discussions when someone's beliefs deviate from the norm.
His heterodox interpretation of the scriptures caused a stir in the church.
Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Norms
Implies a challenge to what most people accept as true or correct in a particular field.
The scientist presented a heterodox hypothesis that defied the established theory.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Thinking
Indicates a person is thinking critically and questioning rather than accepting information as given.
She developed a heterodox method for solving the problem that proved to be very effective.
Compare with
conventionaldeviantdissenthereticaliconoclasticnonconformanceorthodoxradicalisation
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Rosalia
Spanish Singer
I understand that flamenco has very specific rules and codes, and there's the weight of tradition, so I can understand when people do not enjoy something that is more heterodox.
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Michael J. Knowles
American Author
Even relatively tolerant countries fine and jail people for expressing heterodox views. America uniquely protects speech.
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Peter Thiel
American Businessman
What is it about our society where anyone who does not have Asperger's gets talked out of their heterodox ideas?
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Rosalia
Spanish Singer
I understand that flamenco has very specific rules and codes, and there's the weight of tradition, so I can understand when people do not enjoy something that is more heterodox.
Quote examples
Michael J. Knowles
American Author
Even relatively tolerant countries fine and jail people for expressing heterodox views. America uniquely protects speech.
Quote examples
Peter Thiel
American Businessman
What is it about our society where anyone who does not have Asperger's gets talked out of their heterodox ideas?
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