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dogmatic definition

dog·matic (dôg mat′ik)

adjective

  1. of or like dogma; doctrinal
  2. asserted a priori or without proof
  3. stating opinion in a positive or arrogant manner
    also dogmatical dog·mat′i·cal

Etymology: L dogmaticus < Gr dogmatikos

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