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orthodoxy vs convention

convention vs orthodoxy

orthodoxy and convention both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orthodoxy Yes No No No
convention Yes No No No
As nouns, convention is a hyponym of orthodoxy; that is, convention is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than orthodoxy:
  • orthodoxy: the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
  • convention: orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
Other hyponyms of orthodoxy include conventionalism, conventionality, traditionalism, traditionality.
orthodoxy (noun) convention (noun)
the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion) the act of convening
a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
something regarded as a normative example
(diplomacy) an international agreement
a large formal assembly
Difference between orthodoxy and convention

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