orthodoxy

Meanings

• noun

  Conformity to established religious or philosophical doctrines, especially in the absence of rational examination.

  - "The Orthodox Church adheres strictly to traditional religious practices."
  - "Orthodoxy in science means accepting theories based on empirical evidence and rigorous testing."

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Antonyms

heterodoxy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orthodoxy
atheism , dogma , heterodoxy , homology , orthogonal , paradigm

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Variants

List of all variants of orthodoxy that leads to same result
orthodoxies , orthodoxy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek orthos 'right' + doxa 'opinion'. Originally meant 'correct opinion' or 'right belief'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Orthodox' was first used in the context of Christianity in the 2nd century.

2. Orthodox Jews follow a strict interpretation of Jewish law and tradition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heterodoxy: Belief or practice differing from the orthodox or accepted doctrine.

2. Orthopraxy: Correct practice or behavior, often used in contrast to orthodoxy as a focus on action over belief.

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Culture

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Orthodoxy has been a significant force in various religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It has influenced art, literature, music, and philosophy throughout history.

How to Memorize "orthodoxy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people following traditional practices and beliefs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'correct belief' or 'right opinion'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek roots: orthos (right) and doxa (opinion).

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