HETERODOX

a. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

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.
a.

Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons. Macaulay. -- Het"er*o*dox`ly, adv. -- Het"er*o*dox`ness, n.

3.
n.

An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.