heterodoxy

Meanings

• noun

  The holding of opinions contrary to those generally received.

  - "The scientific community was once heterodox in its belief about the shape of the Earth."
  - "The heterodoxy of some religious groups led to their persecution during the Inquisition."

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Antonyms

orthodoxy

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Variants

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heterodoxies , heterodoxy

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Etymology

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From Greek heterodoxos, heteros 'other' + doxos 'opinion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heterodox' was first used in the 16th century to describe religious dissenters.

2. Some famous heterodox thinkers include Galileo Galilei, Copernicus, and Charles Darwin.

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Related Concepts

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1. orthodoxy: The opposite of heterodoxy, referring to beliefs or practices that are in accordance with established doctrine or custom.

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Culture

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Heterodoxy has been a significant concept in various fields, including science, religion, and philosophy. In science, heterodox theories have often challenged established norms and led to new discoveries. In religion, heterodox beliefs have often been suppressed or persecuted. In philosophy, heterodox thinkers have challenged conventional wisdom and expanded the boundaries of knowledge.

How to Memorize "heterodoxy"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of heterodoxy, think of 'hetero' meaning 'other' and 'doxy' meaning 'opinion'. So, heterodoxy is 'other opinion'.

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