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dogmatic

dogmatic

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

dogmatic (comparative more dogmatic, superlative most dogmatic)

  1. (philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
  2. Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
  3. Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

Translations

Noun

dogmatic (plural dogmatics)

  1. One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowing from French dogmatique and Latin dogmaticus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dogˈma.tik/

Adjective

dogmatic m, n (feminine singular dogmatică, masculine plural dogmatici, feminine and neuter plural dogmatice)

  1. dogmatic

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