orthodox

[ awr-thuh-doks ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
2. of, relating to, or conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or modes of conduct that are generally approved.
3. customary or conventional, as a means or method; established.

   Synonyms: routine, commonplace, traditional, fixed

4. sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, especially theological or religious doctrine.
5. conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early church.
6. Orthodox,
   1. of, relating to, or designating the Eastern Church, especially the Greek Orthodox Church.
   2. of, relating to, or characteristic of Orthodox Jews or Orthodox Judaism.

orthodox

¹

/ ˈɔːθəˌdɒks /

adjective

1. conforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behaviour, or attitudes
2. conforming to the Christian faith as established by the early Church

Orthodox

²

/ ˈɔːθəˌdɒks /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Orthodox Church of the East
2. sometimes not capital
   1. of or relating to Orthodox Judaism
   2. (of an individual Jew) strict in the observance of Talmudic law and in personal devotions

Derived Forms

• ˈorthoˌdoxly, adverb

Other Words From

• ortho·doxly adverb
• ortho·doxness noun
• anti·ortho·dox adjective
• anti·ortho·doxly adverb
• hyper·ortho·dox adjective
• non·ortho·dox adjective
• non·ortho·doxly adverb
• pro-ortho·dox adjective
• semi·ortho·dox adjective
• semi·ortho·doxly adverb
• ultra·ortho·dox adjective
• un·ortho·dox adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthodox¹

First recorded in 1575–85; from Late Latin orthodoxus “right in religion,” from Late Greek orthódoxos, equivalent to ortho- ortho- + dóx(a) “belief, opinion” + -os adjective suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthodox¹

C16: via Church Latin from Greek orthodoxos, from orthos correct + doxa belief

Example Sentences

But he was defeated in the first round and Republicans opted for a more orthodox pick in John Thune, who has had a more rocky relationship with Trump.

From BBC

Kawoaka told The Times in an interview that the mutations seen in this particular isolate have appeared elsewhere in past outbreaks in birds and mammals, “so in that sense, it’s a very orthodox mutation.”

From Los Angeles Times

So, does Amorim tweak his formation, use Fernandes as a false nine or an orthodox midfield player or does he play him as an inside forward with licence to roam.

From BBC

Indeed, orthodox critics have accused the NAR and its predecessors of practicing the same sort of pagan ritual magic they claim to be fighting against.

From Salon

It might not be an orthodox October plan, but it’s the one best suited to the Dodgers’ banged-up pitching staff and shorthanded starting rotation.

From Los Angeles Times