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orthodox
What does orthodox mean?
orthodox (adjective): adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use orthodox in a sentence?
- An orthodox view of the world. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce orthodox?
/ˈɔɹθəˌdɑks/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does orthodox come from?
From Late Middle English orthodoxe, from Middle French orthodoxe and its etymon Late Latin orthodoxus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of orthodox?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “orthodox” mean?
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable
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of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes
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adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
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without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving
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