dogmatic

The definition of dogmatic is the strong expression of opinions as if they were facts.

(adjective)

An example of dogmatic is insisting that a feminist view is the one and only way to look at literature.

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See dogmatic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or like dogma; doctrinal
  2. asserted a priori or without proof
  3. stating opinion in a positive or arrogant manner

Origin: L dogmaticus < Gr dogmatikos

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See dogmatic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Relating to, characteristic of, or resulting from dogma.
  2. Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of unproved or unprovable principles. See Synonyms at dictatorial.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin dogmaticus

Origin: , from Greek dogmatikos

Origin: , from dogma, dogmat-, belief; see dogma

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  • dog·matˈi·cal·ly adverb

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