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How do you spell Orthodox?

Correct spelling

orthodox

Remember: ORTHO (right) + DOX (opinion) - think 'doctor' for the 'dox' ending

Why is orthodox spelled this way?

From Greek orthodoxos, having the right opinion. ORTHOS (right) + DOXA (opinion). Orthodox means holding the right opinion — conformity to established belief.

Common misspellings of orthodox

ortodoxorthordoxorthodoksorthadox

Example

The orthodox approach to teaching mathematics emphasizes memorizing basic facts before moving to complex problems.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell orthodox?+
The correct spelling is "orthodox". Remember: ORTHO (right) + DOX (opinion) - think 'doctor' for the 'dox' ending
Is it ortodox or orthodox?+
The correct spelling is "orthodox", not "ortodox".

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