dogmatical Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
dogmatic.
WordNet
Dog*mat"ic noun
Definitions
One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; -- opposed to the Empiric.
Dog*mat"ic, Dog*mat`ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Dogmatic
- Dogmatical
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Etymology
L.Definitions
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Pertaining to a dogma, or to an established and authorized doctrine or tenet. -
Asserting a thing positively and authoritatively; positive; magisterial; hence, arrogantly authoritative; overbearing. Critics write in a positive, dogmatic way. Spectator.
[They] are as assertive and dogmatical as if they were omniscient. Glanvill.
Syn. -- Magisterial; arrogant. See Magisterial .