heterodox Meaning, Definition & Usage

Het"er*o*dox adjective

Etymology

Gr. other + opinion; cf. F. hétérodoxe.

Definitions

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 noun

Definitions

1. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. Obs. Sir T. Browne.