orthodox — conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
Korean meaning: 정통의, 전통적인, 일반적으로 받아들여지는
Korean pronunciation: **오**써독스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's orthodox cooking methods make the best kimchi in town.
- He tried to be orthodox in his approach, but ended up making pizza with chopsticks.
- The orthodox treatment didn't work, so the doctor suggested alternative medicine.
orthodox
ADJECTIVE//ˈɔːrθədɑːks//
conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved
The priest conducts an orthodox ceremony following traditional religious practices
Orthodox paths create paradox, while unorthodox ways reveal truth.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'orthodoxos', combining 'orthos' (straight, correct, right) and 'doxa' (opinion, belief). The word entered English through Late Latin and Greek religious terminology.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's orthodox cooking methods make the best kimchi in town.”
“He tried to be orthodox in his approach, but ended up making pizza with chopsticks.”
“The orthodox treatment didn't work, so the doctor suggested alternative medicine.”
“She's so orthodox that she still writes letters by hand instead of using email.”
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