dox/dogm

opinion or belief

Spelled dox, dogm · doxa 'opinion, reputation, glory' and dogma 'opinion, decree,' both related to dokein 'to seem, think'

Greek doxa meant opinion: orthodox beliefs follow accepted teaching, heterodox beliefs differ, and a paradox challenges what people expect.

Words built from it

orthodox — following established beliefs or accepted practices
ortho- (right) + dox (opinion)
paradox — a seeming contradiction that may contain truth
para- (contrary to) + dox (opinion)
dogmatic — stating beliefs as unquestionable facts
dogm (opinion) + -atic (relating to)
heterodox — departing from accepted beliefs
hetero- (different) + dox (opinion)
doxology — a short hymn or statement praising God
dox (glory) + -logy (speaking)