Heterodox
/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.dɒks/noun
Diverging from established or accepted beliefs, particularly in religious or philosophical contexts.
Did you know?The term 'heterodox' originally signified the rejection of conventional doctrines, often linking it to heresy in historical contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἑτερός (heteros)
“other, different”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δόξα (doxa)
“opinion, belief, glory”
14th Century
Middle English
heterodoxe
“of different beliefs, especially regarding doctrines”
16th Century
Latin
heterodoxus
“of differing opinions or beliefs, especially in religion”
Modern English
English
heterodox
“characterized by differing from established doctrine or belief.”