Correct
Correct adjective - Being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard.
Orthodox is a synonym for correct in conventional topic. In some cases you can use "Orthodox" instead an adjective "Correct".
Orthodox
Orthodox adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.
Usage example: schoolteachers tended to favor poets who followed a very orthodox style of poetry
Correct is a synonym for orthodox in accepted topic. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead an adjective "Orthodox", if it concerns topics such as conventional.
Nearby Word: orthodoxy
Mutual synonyms
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Words such as "catholic", "orthodox", and "evangelical" have meanings beyond being the name of a kind of church.note For instance, "catholic" can mean "universal", "orthodox" can mean "having the correct beliefs", and "evangelical" can mean "talking to other people about your faith".
Source: Useful Notes / Christianity
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