dogmatic, dogmatical
(adjective) characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
dogmatic
(adjective) relating to or involving dogma; “dogmatic writings”
dogmatic
(adjective) of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
Source: WordNet® 3.1
dogmatic (comparative more dogmatic, superlative most dogmatic)
(philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.
dogmatic (plural dogmatics)
One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.
Source: Wiktionary
Dog*mat"ic, n.
Definition: One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; -- opposed to the Empiric.
Dog*mat"ic, Dog*mat`ic*al, a. Etym: [L. dogmaticus, Gr. dogmatique.]
1. Pertaining to a dogma, or to an established and authorized doctrine or tenet.
2. Asserting a thing positively and authoritatively; positive; magisterial; hence, arrogantly authoritative; overbearing. Critics write in a positive, dogmatic way. Spectator. [They] are as assertive and dogmatical as if they were omniscient. Glanvill. Dogmatic theology. Same as Dogmatics.
Syn.
– Magisterial; arrogant. See Magisterial.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
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