📝 English

The scientist's theory, once considered _____, has now gained widespread acceptance in the academic community.

A orthodox
B heterodox
C ubiquitous
D pedestrian

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Heterodox" means not conforming to accepted beliefs. The contrast is between once being unorthodox and now being accepted.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The scientist's theory, once considered _____, has now gained widespread acceptance in the academic community." is Option B: heterodox.

The other options — A) orthodox, C) ubiquitous, D) pedestrian — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Heterodox" means not conforming to accepted beliefs. The contrast is between once being unorthodox and now being accepted.

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