Dogmatic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɒɡˈmatɪk/

Alternative forms

• dogmatical

Origin

From French dogmatique, from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek δογματικός ("didactic"), from δόγμα ("dogma").

Full definition of dogmatic

Adjective

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.

Noun

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