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dogmatic

[ dawg-mat-ik, dog- ]

adjective

  1. relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal:

    We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.

  2. asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated:

    I refuse to argue with someone so dogmatic that he won't listen to reason.

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dogmatic

/ ɒɡˈæɪ /

adjective

    1. (of a statement, opinion, etc) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable
    2. (of a person) prone to making such statements
  1. of, relating to, or constituting dogma

    dogmatic writings

  2. based on assumption rather than empirical observation
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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈپ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz·i·· adverb
  • Dz·i··Ա noun
  • t·Dz·i adjective
  • t·Dz·i· adjective
  • anti·Dz·i·· adverb
  • ԴDzdDz·i adjective
  • ԴDzdDz·i· adjective
  • nonDz·i·· adverb
  • v·Dz·i adjective
  • v·Dz·i· adjective
  • over·Dz·i·· adverb
  • over·Dz·i··Ա noun
  • ܲdDz·i adjective
  • ܲdDz·i· adjective
  • unDz·i·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dogmatic1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Greek Dzپó, equivalent to dogmat- (stem of ó dogma ) + -ikos -ic
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Of course, the two of us know each other so well that it’s easy for us to anticipate what the other one is maybe chasing after, and so we’re not very dogmatic about it.

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While reveling in the silly masquerade, “Fake It Until You Make It” interrogates the meaning of racial identity and authenticity, leaving no dogmatic position unscathed by irony.

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The outspoken Goldberg could come across as dogmatic and inflexible, but proved strategic behind the scenes.

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A lot of those people had bands and were playing in areas that purists, like Pete Seeger and Joan Baez, who were more dogmatic about what real music is and is not.

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We take cuisine seriously, but not to the point of being dogmatic.

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