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Definition of dogmatism

dogmatism

/ˈdɔːɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/
dog · ma · tism
Adverb:dogmatically
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Plural:dogmatisms
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Adjective:dogmatic
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• noun

1

The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.

Example

"Scientific inquiry requires open-mindedness and a willingness to abandon political or ideological dogmatism."

2

A philosophical stance that assumes human reason can attain objective truth without first critically examining the nature and limits of knowledge.

Example

"Immanuel Kant sought to chart a middle course between the uncritical dogmatism of rationalism and the radical doubt of skepticism."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century via French or Late Latin from Ancient Greek dogmatismos, derived from dogma ('opinion, decree, or tenet') and the verb dokein ('to seem good' or 'to think').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dogmatism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dogmatism
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