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orthodoxy

noun/ˌɔr θəˈdɑksi/

definition

a belief or opinion that is accepted as correct or true, especially in religious contexts

example

Challenging the established orthodoxy of her faith, she sought to introduce new interpretations of ancient texts.

synonyms
dogmacreedtenet
word origin — from Late Latin 'orthodoxia', from Greek 'orthodoxia', which means 'correct opinion'; 'orthos' meaning 'correct' and 'doxa' meaning 'opinion'.

orthodoxy, stint, remission, stature, instinct: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 207. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. orthodoxy · noun/ˌɔr θəˈdɑksi/

    a belief or opinion that is accepted as correct or true, especially in religious contexts

    Challenging the established orthodoxy of her faith, she sought to introduce new interpretations of ancient texts.

    Synonyms: dogma, creed, tenet

    Origin: from Late Latin 'orthodoxia', from Greek 'orthodoxia', which means 'correct opinion'; 'orthos' meaning 'correct' and 'doxa' meaning 'opinion'.

  2. stint · noun/stɪnt/

    a period of time spent in a particular activity or role

    After a brief stint at the local bakery, she decided to pursue a career in culinary arts.

    Synonyms: term, stretch, period

    Origin: Middle English 'stinten', meaning 'to stop, cease', from Old Norse 'stynta'.

  3. remission · noun/rɪˈmɪʃən/

    a reduction or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease

    After months of treatment, the patient experienced significant remission of her symptoms, allowing her to return to her normal activities.

    Synonyms: abatement, alleviation, decrease

    Origin: from Latin 'remissio', meaning 'a letting go, relaxation', derived from 'remittere', meaning 'to send back or let go'

  4. stature · noun/ˈstætʃər/

    the natural height of a person or animal in an upright position

    Despite her shorter stature, she was a commanding presence on stage.

    Synonyms: height, elevation, size

    Origin: Middle English statur, from Latin statura, from status 'position, state'.

  5. instinct · noun/ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

    a natural or inherent tendency to behave in a particular way

    Her protective instinct kicked in when she saw the child in danger.

    Synonyms: intuition, impulse, instinctive behavior

    Origin: from Latin 'instinctus', meaning 'a driving or encouraging, impulse, stimulus', from 'instinguere', meaning 'to incite or instigate'