dogma

n. One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; -- opposed to the Empiric.

{ } a. [ L. dogmaticus, Gr. dogmatiko`s, fr. do`gma: cf. F. dogmatique. ] 1. Pertaining to a dogma, or to an established and authorized doctrine or tenet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. 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 Webster ]

Dogmatic theology. Same as Dogmatics.

Syn. -- Magisterial; arrogant. See Magisterial. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a dogmatic manner; positively; magisterially. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being dogmatical; positiveness. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A dogmatist. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The science which treats of Christian doctrinal theology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion. [ 1913 Webster ]

The self-importance of his demeanor, and the dogmatism of his conversation. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. dogmatistes, Gr. &unr_; , fr. &unr_;. ] One who dogmatizes; one who speaks dogmatically; a bold and arrogant advancer of principles. [ 1913 Webster ]

I expect but little success of all this upon the dogmatist; his opinioned assurance is paramount to argument. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ]