adj
dogmatic
Dogmatic (adj) means adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
adj
1
Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
2
Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
3
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.
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Etymology
From Middle French dogmatique and its etymon, Late Latin dogmaticus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek δογματικός (dogmatikós, “didactic”), from δόγμα (dógma, “dogma”).
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What is the meaning of dogmatic?
"dogmatic" (adj) means adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
What are the different meanings of dogmatic?
"dogmatic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction; 2. Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal; 3. Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.