HyperDic: orthodoxy

English > 2 senses of the word orthodoxy:
NOUNattributeorthodoxythe quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
cognitionorthodoxya belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
orthodoxy > pronunciation
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Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > orthodoxy: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being orthodox (especially in religion).
Categoryreligion, faith, religious beliefA strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
Attributesorthodoxadhering to what is commonly accepted
unorthodoxbreaking with convention or tradition
Narrowerconventionality, convention, conventionalismorthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
traditionalism, traditionalitystrict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
BroaderunoriginalityThe quality of being unoriginal
Oppositeunorthodoxy, heterodoxyThe quality of being unorthodox
Spanishortodoxia
Catalanortodoxia
English > orthodoxy: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards.
Narrowerconformity, conformismorthodoxy in thoughts and belief
BroaderorientationAn integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
Oppositeunorthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresyAny opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
Spanishortodoxia
Catalanortodòxia

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