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dogmatic

 

[ dɒɡˈmætɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in debate

inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others

Synonyms

arrogant, authoritative, opinionated

Examples of usage

  • He gives his opinions in a dogmatic manner, refusing to consider any alternative viewpoints.
  • She was criticized for her dogmatic approach to the issue, unwilling to listen to opposing arguments.
Context #2 | Adjective

religion

relating to dogma, doctrine, or a set of beliefs that are accepted as authoritative by a religious group

Synonyms

doctrinaire, dogmatical, orthodox

Examples of usage

  • The church's dogmatic teachings were followed without question by the devout members.
  • He was known for his dogmatic interpretation of the scriptures, which caused controversy among the congregation.

Translations

Translations of the word "dogmatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dogmático

🇮🇳 दुराग्रही

🇩🇪 dogmatisch

🇮🇩 dogmatis

🇺🇦 догматичний

🇵🇱 dogmatyczny

🇯🇵 教条的な

🇫🇷 dogmatique

🇪🇸 dogmático

🇹🇷 dogmatik

🇰🇷 독단적인

🇸🇦 عقائدي

🇨🇿 dogmatický

🇸🇰 dogmatický

🇨🇳 教条的

🇸🇮 dogmatičen

🇮🇸 kreddufastur

🇰🇿 догматикалық

🇬🇪 დოგმატური

🇦🇿 dogmatik

🇲🇽 dogmático

Etymology

The word 'dogmatic' originated from the Greek word 'dogmatikos', which means 'pertaining to doctrines'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The term is often used in a negative context to describe someone who asserts their beliefs as absolute truths without room for discussion or debate.

See also: dog, doggedly, doggy, doghouse, dogma, dogs, underdog.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,393, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.