Meaning
orthodox, conventional
- conforming to traditional, accepted rules or standards
- relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
In a sentence
Il suo approccio scientifico non è del tutto ortodosso, ma funziona.
His scientific approach is not entirely orthodox, but it works.
Hanno celebrato la festa secondo la tradizione ortodossa.
They celebrated the festival according to Orthodox tradition.
Perché rifiuti sempre i metodi più ortodossi per risolvere i problemi?
Why do you always reject more conventional methods to solve problems?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ortodosso | masculine · singular |
| ortodossa | feminine · singular |
| ortodossi | masculine · plural |
| ortodosse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used metaphorically to describe traditional or strict adherence to a theory or methodology.