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heterodox

he·te·ro·dox

UK/ˈhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˌdɒks/ US/ˈhɛt.ɚ.əˌdɑks/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἑτερόδοξος (heteródoxos), from ἕτερος (héteros, “other, another, different”) + δόξα (dóxa, “opinion”).

Phrases

  • outside the box

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