1. The quality or state of being unorthodox; deviation from what is standard, traditional, or conventionally accepted, especially in religion, philosophy, or practice.
The unorthodoxy of his religious beliefs caused controversy in the community.
A heterodoxia de suas crenças religiosas causou controvérsia na comunidade.
2. An unconventional or non-standard belief, practice, or method.
Her unorthodoxy in teaching methods produced excellent student results.
Sua heterodoxia nos métodos de ensino produziu excelentes resultados dos alunos.