Dogmatic definition

dôg-mătĭk, dŏg-

Stating opinion in an assertive or arrogant manner.

adjective

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

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

adjective

Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.

adjective

Of or like dogma; doctrinal.

adjective

Characterized by such assertion, often with an unconsidered rejection of criticism.

A dogmatic adherence to a single educational model.

adjective

(philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

adjective

Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

adjective

One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.

noun

Relating to, characteristic of, or resulting from dogma.

adjective

Asserting or insisting upon ideas or principles, especially when unproven or unexamined, in an imperious or arrogant manner.

adjective

Alternative Forms

Alternative Form of dogmatic - dogmatical

Late Latin dogmaticus from Greek dogmatikos from dogma dogmat- belief dogma

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From French dogmatique, from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek δογματικός (dogmatikos, “didactic”), from δόγμα (dogma, “dogma”).

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