Definition of DOGMATIC

dogmatic

Meanings

Plural: dogmatics

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles

Adjective

  • of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  • relating to or involving dogma
    • "dogmatic writings"

Adj

  • Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
  • Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
  • Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French dogmatique and its etymon, Late Latin dogmaticus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek δογματικός (dogmatikós, “didactic”), from δόγμα (dógma, “dogma”).

Synonyms

dogmatical

Scrabble Score: 14

dogmatic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dogmatic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dogmatic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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