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noun
dogmatic character; unfounded positiveness in matters of opinion; arrogant assertion of opinions as truths.
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Dogmatism
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Example Sentences
- Scientific dogmatism is no more commendable than any other.
- Other examples of dogmatism in religious higher education are not hard to find.
- The nationalists' linguistic dogmatism is provoking a backlash.
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Word Origin & History
dogmatism
c.1600, but not in common use until 19c., from Fr. dogmatisme (16c.), from M.L. dogmatismus, from L. dogma (see dogma).
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