Associations to the word «Dogmatic»

Wiktionary

DOGMATIC, adjective. (philosophy) (medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
DOGMATIC, adjective. Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
DOGMATIC, adjective. Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.
DOGMATIC, noun. One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.

Dictionary definition

DOGMATIC, adjective. Characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles.
DOGMATIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative.
DOGMATIC, adjective. Relating to or involving dogma; "dogmatic writings".

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