n. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. orthodoxie. See Orthodox. ] 1. Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to heterodoxy or to heresy. [ 1913 Webster ] Basil himself bears full and clear testimony to Gregory's orthodoxy. Waterland. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Consonance to genuine Scriptural doctrines; -- said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, the orthodoxy of a creed. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. By extension, said of any generally accepted doctrine or belief; the orthodox practice or belief. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ] |