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orthodoxly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈɔːθədɒksli/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a correct or proper way; conventionally; correctly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a religiously orthodox way; in accordance with accepted religious doctrine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From orthodox + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: oikeaoppisesti — in a correct or proper way
  • Greek: ορθόδοξα (orthódoxa) — in a correct or proper way
  • Greek: ορθοδόξως (orthodóxos) — in a correct or proper way
  • Polish: ortodoksyjnie — in a correct or proper way
  • Spanish: ortodoxamente — in a correct or proper way
  • Finnish: oikeaoppisesti — religion: according to doctrine
  • Greek: ορθόδοξα (orthódoxa) — religion: according to doctrine
  • Greek: ορθοδόξως (orthodóxos) — religion: according to doctrine
  • Polish: ortodoksyjnie — religion: according to doctrine
  • Spanish: ortodoxamente — religion: according to doctrine