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orthodoxy

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/ˈɔːrθəˌdɑːksɪ/ · or-tho-dox-y

Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.

Meanings

nounformal

Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.

اجازت یافتہ یا عمومی طور پر قبول شدہ نظریہ، عقیدہ یا عمل۔

رتیبی

rateebi

Synonyms

conformityregularitytraditionہم آہنگیباقاعدگیرسم

Antonyms

heresyunorthodoxydeviationکافرغیر روایتیانحراف

Common Collocations

  • religious orthodoxy
  • political orthodoxy
  • cultural orthodoxy

Example Sentences

The church requires adherence to its orthodoxy.

چرچ اپنے رتیبی پر عمل کرنے کی ضرورت رکھتا ہے۔

Church apne rateebi par amal karne ki zaroorat rakhta hai.

In some cultures, questioning the orthodoxy can lead to social ostracism.

کچھ ثقافتوں میں، رتیبی پر سوال اٹھانے سے سماجی اخراج ہو سکتا ہے۔

Kuch saqafat mein, rateebi par sawal uthane se samaji ikhraaj ho sakta hai.

He became well-known for challenging the orthodoxy of the time.

وہ اپنے وقت کی رتیبی کو چیلنج کرنے کے لیے مشہور ہو گیا۔

Woh apne waqt ki rateebi ko challenge karne ke liye mashhoor ho gaya.

Easily Confused With

paradox:A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself, while orthodoxy refers to accepted doctrines.

Word Family

orthodox
adjectiveرتیبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'orthodoxy' as 'orderly beliefs'.

Imagine a traditional church with lengthy rows of aligned pews, symbolizing adherence to established doctrines.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "orthodoxia" — correct opinion

First known use: 15th century

The term 'orthodoxy' has its roots in the Greek word 'orthodoxia', which means 'correct belief' or 'right opinion'. It has been used historically within religious contexts to denote adherence to accepted norms and doctrines.