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un·or·tho·dox
/
ʌnˈɔr
θəˌdɒks
/
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uhn-
awr
-th
uh
-doks
]
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adjective
not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine,
religion
, or philosophy; not
orthodox
:
an unorthodox ideology.
Origin:
un-
1
+
orthodox
Related forms
un·or·tho·dox·ly,
adverb
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unorthodox
(ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks)
—
adj
not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc
un'orthodoxly
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
unorthodox
1657, from
un-
(1) "not" +
orthodox
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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In my view point, there are no orthodox or
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sikhs.
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mathematics professor who helps the students perfect
the science of card-counting.
Maria's unusually bold career was a reflection of her
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upbringing.
The teacher's
unorthodox
methods humble the student and even cause him to quit,
albeit temporarily.
Employees are discouraged from choosing
unorthodox
solutions.
But now the champion of the
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is faced with two conventional business challenges.
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.
Propose, and participate in,
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partnerships.
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unorthodox
strategy: investing only in software companies.
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