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Comparative for customary, traditional, or generally accepted
“It's the orthodox way of doing things in mobility. But on the other hand, modern employees also value freedom of choice.”
Comparative for formal or ceremonial, especially according to accepted customs and traditions
“In retrospect, the punks were actually fulfilling a rather orthodox rite of passage for youth rebellion.”
Comparative for sanctioned or authorized according to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
“She was married at a young age according to the old orthodox customs of the land.”
Comparative for tending to favor the status quo and averse to change
“Brown was so firmly orthodox in her religious views that she could not support the demand for easier divorce because of scriptural proscription against it.”
Comparative for following carefully and exactly a set of rules
Comparative for suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
Comparative for of, or according to, the teaching of the gospel or the Christian religion
Comparative for following the established standards of behavior or manners
Comparative for hackneyed or trite
Comparative for unwavering in one's commitment
Comparative for socially acceptable or appropriate
Comparative for based on reason or good judgment
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