ORTHODOXY

orthodoxy

(noun) the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)

orthodoxy

(noun) a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

orthodoxy (countable and uncountable, plural orthodoxies)

Correctness in doctrine and belief.

Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).

Antonyms

• heterodoxy

Proper noun

Orthodoxy

The Eastern Orthodox Church, including Greek Orthodox Church, Romanian Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox Church, and Serbian Orthodox Church.

The aggregate of the definitive elements of the Eastern Orthodox Church, such as its faith, worship, theology, and traditions.

The beliefs and practices of Orthodox Judaism.

Source: Wiktionary


Or"tho*dox`y, n. Etym: [Gr. orthodoxie. See Orthodox.]

1. Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to heterodoxy or to heresy. Basil himself bears full and clear testimony to Gregory's orthodoxy. Waterland.

2. Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; -- said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, the orthodoxy of a creed.

3. By extension, said of any correct doctrine or belief.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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