ˈhed.ərəˌdäks, ˈhetər-, ˈhe.tr- adjective
Etymology: Late Latin heterodoxus, from Greek heterodoxos, from hetero- heter- + doxa opinion — more at doxology
1. : differing from an established religious point of view:
a. : contrary to acknowledged religious opinion or belief : differing from a religious standard or official position : unorthodox , heretical
heterodox sermon
b. : accepting or teaching heretical or unorthodox opinions or doctrines
the heterodox opponent of the established religion has often much more real faith than most of its followers — M.R.Cohen
2. : lacking the usual content, qualities, or values : not following traditional form or procedure : unconventional
some heterodox ideas on books — H.J.Laski
the societies representing the orthodox practice of medicine have generally succeeded in keeping … heterodox practitioners out — D.D.McKean
• het·ero·dox·ly adverb
• het·ero·dox·ness noun -es