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dogmatic
Dogmatic (adj) means (philosophy) Based only on ideas assumed to be true beforehand, rather than on evidence or reasoning.
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(philosophy) Based only on ideas assumed to be true beforehand, rather than on evidence or reasoning.
2
Relating to dogmas or fixed doctrines.
3
Stating your opinions as though they are certainly true, in an arrogant or bossy way.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle French dogmatique and its source 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 (philosophy) Based only on ideas assumed to be true beforehand, rather than on evidence or reasoning.
What is another word for dogmatic?
Other words for "dogmatic" include dogmatical.
What is the opposite of dogmatic?
The opposite of "dogmatic" is open-minded.
What are the different meanings of dogmatic?
"dogmatic" has 3 main meanings: 1. (philosophy) Based only on ideas assumed to be true beforehand, rather than on evidence or reasoning; 2. Relating to dogmas or fixed doctrines; 3. Stating your opinions as though they are certainly true, in an arrogant or bossy way.
