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    dogmatic
    /dɒɡˈmatɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true: "she was not tempted to be dogmatic about what she believed"

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  2. The meaning of DOGMATIC is characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts. How to use dogmatic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dogmatic.

  3. (of a person or a group) strongly expressing your beliefs as if they were facts: He has written a stimulating but dogmatic book. (Definition of dogmatic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of dogmatic. dogmatic.

  4. Dogmatic definition: relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal. See examples of DOGMATIC used in a sentence.

  5. To be dogmatic is to follow a set of rules no matter what. The rules might be religious, philosophical, or made-up, but dogmatic people would never waver in their beliefs so don’t even think of trying to change their minds.

  6. (of a person or a group) strongly expressing your beliefs as if they were facts: He has written a stimulating but dogmatic book. (Definition of dogmatic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of dogmatic. dogmatic.

  7. a. (of a statement, opinion, etc) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable. b. (of a person) prone to making such statements. 2. (Philosophy) of, relating to, or constituting dogma: dogmatic writings.

  8. dogmatic. (dɒgmætɪk , US dɔːg- ) adjective. If you say that someone is dogmatic, you are critical of them because they are convinced that they are right, and refuse to consider that other opinions might also be justified. [disapproval] Many writers at this time held rigidly dogmatic views.

  9. being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions. a dogmatic approach. There is a danger of becoming too dogmatic about teaching methods. He was strident and dogmatic in giving his opinions.

  10. Stating opinion in an assertive or arrogant manner. Characterized by such assertion, often with an unconsidered rejection of criticism. A dogmatic adherence to a single educational model. (philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

  11. dogmatic meaning, definition, what is dogmatic: someone who is dogmatic is completely ce...: Learn more.