# orthodox vs orthodoxy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### orthodox
*adjective · IPA /ˈɔːθədɒks/ · frequency rank #7,952*
Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.

### orthodoxy
*noun · IPA /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ · frequency rank #20,726*
Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.

## Source
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