orthodox

The word “orthodox” means following the traditional, widely accepted beliefs or practices of a religion or system of thought. In plain terms, sticking to traditional, accepted beliefs or methods rather than doing something unconventional.

“Orthodox” is pronounced AW-thuh-doks (/ˈɔɹθədɑks/ in IPA).

Here is “orthodox” used in a sentence: “His views on economics are fairly orthodox.”

Words with a similar meaning to “orthodox” include halal, homodox, kosher, by the book, allowed and conventional.

The opposite of “orthodox” — its antonyms — are liberal, outlandish, unorthodox and unconventional.

“Orthodox” is an adjective.

The word “orthodox” comes from Greek. From Greek orthodoxos, combining orthos ("straight, correct") and doxa ("opinion") — literally "having the correct opinion.".

“Orthodox” is a fairly common word in modern English.

'Orthodox' describes beliefs or methods that follow traditional, widely accepted practice. 'Unorthodox' is its opposite, describing approaches that break from convention or do things in an unusual way.

Both words describe following established norms, but 'orthodox' often implies conforming to an authoritative body of doctrine, especially in religion or an academic field. 'Conventional' is broader and simply means usual or customary, without the sense of an official standard.

'Orthodox' is capitalized when it refers to a specific religious tradition, such as the Eastern Orthodox Church or Orthodox Judaism. When it means traditional or conventional in a general sense, it is written in lowercase.

'Traditional' simply means handed down over time, while 'orthodox' carries the extra idea of correctness, following the approved or accepted version of a belief or practice. Something can be traditional without being orthodox if it departs from the officially sanctioned form.