Orthodoxy

Quick meaning: Orthodoxy is a noun meaning Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.

Meaning

Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.

More Meanings

1. Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).

Example Sentences

The two concepts are so distinct within Christianity that they have different names — orthodoxy (right belief) and orthopraxy (right conduct).

[…] these tributes studiously ignore another aspect of his life: how, throughout his later career, Mr. Rustin repeatedly challenged progressive orthodoxies.

Orthodoxy of any kind, any pretense that a system of ideas is final and must be unquestioningly accepted as a whole, is the one view which of necessity antagonizes all intellectuals, whatever their views on particular issues.

The Satan of the mystery plays was a Trickster, but a dignified one. Performances were sanctioned only for religious festival occasions, and both Church and town authorities saw to it that the guildsmen did not stray far from orthodoxy in their dramatic enthusiasm. This need to adhere to scriptural and traditional accounts of Satan constrained dramatic innovation in his long-established character.

Word Forms

• orthodoxies

Synonyms for orthodoxy

Depending on context, synonyms include homodoxy.

Antonyms for orthodoxy

Common opposites include unorthodoxy, heterodoxy, cacodoxy, heresy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include orthodox, doctrine, dogma, lesson, correctness, creed.

Related Dictionary Tools