Where does “heterodoxy” come from?
Heterodoxy derives from Ancient Greek ἑτεροδοξία, combining hetero- meaning "different" and -doxa meaning "opinion" or "doctrine."
heterodoxy (English): The quality of being heterodox; A heterodox...
Definitions
- The quality of being heterodox; A heterodox...
Ancestry of “heterodoxy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἑτεροδοξία | taking one thing for another, error of opinion |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἑτερόδοξος | heterodox |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δόξα | expectation; opinion, judgement, belief; glory,... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dóḱs(e)h₂ | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | deḱ- | take; perceive |