1. (a.) Differing from some acknowledged standard of belief\, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects.
2. (a.) Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical; -- said of persons.
3. (n.) An opinion opposed to some accepted standard.