Definition of Heteradox
Het"er*o*dox (?), a. [Gr. &?;; &?;
other + &?; opinion; cf. F. hétérodoxe.]
1. Contrary to, or differing from, some
acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the
decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said
of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological
subjects.
Raw and indigested, heterodox,
preaching. Strype.
2. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines
not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.
Macaulay.
-- Het"er*o*dox`ly, adv. --
Het"er*o*dox`ness, n.
Het"er*o*dox, n. An opinion
opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T.
Browne.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from the norm ('orthodox'), but not sufficiently different to be called heretical
The Church of Alexandria in Egypt is considered heterodox, not heretical.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Heteradox
The correct Spelling of this word is: Heterodox
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
