Where does “heterodox” come from?
Heterodox comes from Ancient Greek ἑτερόδοξος, combining ἑτερο- (other) and δόξα (opinion), from δοκεῖν (to seem, appear), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European deḱ-.
heterodox (English): Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or...
Ancestry of “heterodox”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἑτερόδοξος | heterodox |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δόξα | expectation; opinion, judgement, belief; glory,... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dóḱs(e)h₂ | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | deḱ- | take; perceive |