Dogmatism: meaning, definitions and examples

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dogmatism

 

[ หˆdษ”หษกmษ™tษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in philosophy

The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others. Dogmatism is often associated with close-mindedness and a lack of critical thinking.

Synonyms

authoritarianism, close-mindedness, stubbornness

Examples of usage

  • His dogmatism prevented him from considering alternative viewpoints.
  • She was known for her dogmatism, refusing to entertain any ideas that contradicted her own beliefs.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The practice of asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner, without regard for reason or evidence.

Synonyms

arrogance, opinionation, rigidity

Examples of usage

  • His dogmatism in the classroom stifled discussion and debate.
  • The professor's dogmatism made it difficult for students to express differing viewpoints.

Translations

Translations of the word "dogmatism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dogmatismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเฅเคŸเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dogmatismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dogmatisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะผะฐั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dogmatyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™ๆกไธป็พฉ (kyลjลshugi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dogmatisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dogmatismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dogmatizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์กฐ์ฃผ์˜ (gyojojuui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุนุตุจ ุงู„ููƒุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dogmatismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dogmatizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๆกไธปไน‰ (jiร otiรกo zhว”yรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dogmatizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kenningarhyggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะณะผะฐั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜ (dogmatizmi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doqmatizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dogmatismo

Etymology

The word 'dogmatism' stems from the Greek word 'dogma,' meaning 'opinion,' 'belief,' or 'decree.' Dogmatism has been a topic of debate in philosophy, psychology, and sociology for centuries, with thinkers exploring the balance between holding firm beliefs and remaining open to new ideas.

See also: dogmas.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,032, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.