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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Heterodox

/hĕt'-ẽr-əd-äksˌ/ · Het·er·o·dox · IPA /ˈhɛt.ɚ.əˌdɑks/
01 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…
  1. 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. 2.
    Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.
02 n. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.
  1. 1.
    An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.[Obs.]