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The astrophysicist gained widespread attention after proposing a heterodox model of galaxy formation. What does the word heterodox most nearly mean?

  1. A
    Conforming strictly to traditional standards
  2. B
    Exhibiting identical characteristics throughout
  3. Holding unconventional or differing opinionsCevap
  4. D
    Originating from ancient inherited customs

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Holding unconventional or differing opinions
The word 'heterodox' derives from the Greek roots 'heteros' (meaning 'other' or 'different') and 'doxa' (meaning 'opinion' or 'belief'). Therefore, a heterodox idea or model is one that deviates from accepted or established doctrines, signifying unconventional or differing beliefs.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Isolate the initial Greek morpheme 'hetero-'.
Identified 'hetero-' meaning 'other', 'different', or 'divergent'.
Deconstructing compound scientific and academic terms into Greek roots helps deduce unfamiliar vocabulary.
2
Isolate the base Greek root 'dox' (from doxa).
Identified 'dox' meaning 'opinion', 'belief', or 'praise'.
Understanding the base morpheme determines the primary conceptual domain of the word.
3
Synthesize the combined morphological meaning with the sentence context.
A model holding 'different/other opinions' corresponds to an unconventional, unorthodox perspective.
Integrating root meanings provides the accurate definition matching the contextual usage.

Anahtar Kavram

Morphological analysis of Greek roots 'hetero-' (different, other) and 'dox' (opinion, belief)
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