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{ dogmatic , dogmatical , } a. [L. dogmaticus, Gr. δογματικός, fr. δόγμα: cf. F. dogmatique.]
- Pertaining to a dogma, or to an established and authorized doctrine or tenet.1913 Webster
- Asserting a thing positively and authoritatively; positive; magisterial; hence, arrogantly authoritative; overbearing.1913 Webster
Critics write in a positive, dogmatic way.
Spectator.1913 Webster[They] are as assertive and dogmatical as if they were omniscient.
Glanvill.1913 WebsterDogmatic theology. Same as Dogmatics.
Syn. -- Magisterial; arrogant. See Magisterial.
1913 Webster
- Pertaining to a dogma, or to an established and authorized doctrine or tenet.