Thesaurus: heterodox

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1. a. 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.
2. a. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.
3. n. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.
4. adj. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
5. 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. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
6. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T.Browne.
7. j:100 s characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards