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dogmatic

/dɔːɡˈmætɪk/
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1

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.

Example

"The professor was criticized for his dogmatic approach to economic theory, which left no room for student debate."

2

Relating to or of the nature of a formal religious or philosophical dogma or doctrine.

Example

"The seminary course focused on the historical development of dogmatic theology within the early church."

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dogleg
doglike
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dogmatically
dogmatism
dognap

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Ancient Greek dogmatikos ('pertaining to tenets or doctrines'), derived from dogma ('opinion, belief, decree') and the verb dokein ('to seem good, think').

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