Both Uses of
orthodox
in
When the Legends Die
- an unorthodox right-handed rider
Chpt 34 *unorthodox = unusual (not conforming to what is commonly done)standard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unorthodox means not and reverses the meaning of orthodox. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
- I forgot," the helper apologized, and brought the rein around for Tom's unorthodox right hand.†
Chpt 37unorthodox = unusual (describing thinking or behavior as uncommon or nontraditional)standard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unorthodox means not and reverses the meaning of orthodox. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
Definitions:
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(1)
(orthodox) normal (describing thinking or behavior as commonly or traditionally accepted)
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
"Orthodox" (especially when capitalized) can also reference churches or religious orders that are more conservative than those that are non-orthodox.