dogmatic

[dawg-mat-ik, dog-] /dɔgˈmæt ɪk, dɒg-/

adjective

of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas; doctrinal.

asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.

Also, dogmatical.

Origin

1595-1605; < Late Latin dogmaticus < Greek dogmatikós, equivalent to dogmat- (stem of dógma dogma) + -ikos -ic

Related forms

dogmatically, adverb

dogmaticalness, noun

antidogmatic, adjective

antidogmatical, adjective

antidogmatically, adverb

nondogmatic, adjective

nondogmatical, adjective

nondogmatically, adverb

overdogmatic, adjective

overdogmatical, adjective

overdogmatically, adverb

overdogmaticalness, noun

undogmatic, adjective

undogmatical, adjective

undogmatically, adverb

Synonyms

2. arbitrary, imperious, dictatorial.

Examples from the web for dogmatic

Pragmatic and dogmatic libertarians: Both favor very small government.
But those looking for a less dogmatic argument will be disappointed.
Because science isn't dogmatic.
The final statement in the quote is simply a dogmatic assertion.
You probably don't realise how hysterical, irrational and dogmatic you sound.
All he's asking is that we be less dogmatic and more pragmatic.
Because of this, I might introduce dogmatic caution and critique when considering evolutionary theory.
She has strong convictions, yet is not dogmatic.
Take, for instance, his dogmatic assertions concerning faith and works.
In fact, as the three days went on, I became more and more dogmatic.

British Dictionary definitions for dogmatic

/dɒɡˈmætɪk/

adjective

(of a statement, opinion, etc) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable
(of a person) prone to making such statements

of, relating to, or constituting dogma: dogmatic writings

based on assumption rather than empirical observation

Derived Forms

dogmatically, adverb

Word Origin and History for dogmatic

adj.

1670s, from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Greek dogmatikos "pertaining to doctrines," from dogma (see dogma). Related: Dogmatical (c.1600).