orthodox

English

/ˈɔːθədɒks/, /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/

adj
Definitions
  • Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.
  • Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
  • (botany) Of pollen, seed, or spores: viable for a long time; viable when dried to low moisture content.

Etymology

Derived from Latin orthodoxus derived from Ancient Greek ὀρθόδοξος (having the right opinion, having the right belief).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὀρθόδοξος

Gloss

having the right opinion, having the right belief

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