heterodox

heterodox is a 9-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 20 in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 20 · Words With Friends 19 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. 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.
2. adjective. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.
3. noun. An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.
4. adjective. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

   Synonyms: dissident, heretical

Synonyms

dissident, heretical

Common word forms

heterodoxal, heterodoxly, heterodoxness

Words from these letters

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