Definition:
Unorthodox describes an approach, method, or belief that deviates from what is generally accepted as usual, traditional, or conventional. It refers to practices or ideas that diverge from established or orthodox standards, often implying innovation or nonconformity in thought or behaviour.
Etymology and Origin:
The term “unorthodox” comes from the prefix “un-“, meaning “not”, combined with “orthodox“, which originates from the Greek “orthodoxos”. “Orthodoxos” itself is derived from “orthos”, meaning “right or true”, and “doxa”, meaning “opinion or belief”. Thus, “unorthodox” literally means not adhering to the right or accepted beliefs or practices. The word “orthodox” entered English in the early 17th century, with “unorthodox” following to describe anything not conforming to traditional or established beliefs or practices.
