2 entries 1 source
Heterodox
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
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.