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DOGMATIC

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles

Synonyms:

dogmatic; dogmatical

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

narrow; narrow-minded (lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view)

Derivation:

dogma (a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or involving dogma

Example:

dogmatic writings

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

dogma (a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof)

Derivation:

dogma (a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

dogma (a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative)

Derivation:

dogma (a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative)

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