Associations to the word «Heterodox»

Wiktionary

HETERODOX, adjective. Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from the norm ('orthodox'), but not sufficiently different to be called heretical.

Dictionary definition

HETERODOX, adjective. Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky