a. | 1. | Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; - said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects. |
2. | Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; - said of persons. | |
n. | 1. | An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. |
Adj. | 1. | heterodox - characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards |