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/
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 orthodox priest performs the ancient ritual exactly as tradition demands.
Orthodox paths create paradox, while unorthodox ways reveal truth.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
ortho- (straight, correct) + -dox (opinion, belief, from Greek doxa) = orthodox
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🔗Collocations
📝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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