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dogmatically

dogmatically

2 7.8
In a firm way that does not accept other people's opinions
  • adverb
  • /dɔɡˈmætɪkli/
translation icon : dogmáticamente
  • The elites are dogmatically committed to the idea of a multicultural state.
  • hold dogmatically

Thus the continuous, My own position, but I don't hold to it dogmatically, is that of a moderate catastrophist.

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Examples

  • Though he fought dogmatically for black rights, Walden never openly challenged white Southerners' superior social position.

    Academic text (2007)
  • As if the Church should be required to dogmatically define every teaching.

    Blog text (9)
  • While political principles are taught dogmatically in the schools, in the universities they are not taught to most students at all.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Why do they insist so dogmatically on this disastrous political and economic path?

    Blog text (11)
  • Most American Catholics don't agree dogmatically with the bishops on matters of public policy.

    Academic text (2007)
  • She argued dogmatically that her approach was the only correct solution.

  • During the meeting, he spoke dogmatically about the need for strict compliance with the rules.

  • The teacher explained the topic dogmatically, dismissing any questions from the students.

Synonyms

uncritically
vsdogmatically
4 6.2

Without checking carefully whether something is true or fair

gives firm authoritative statements while ignoring others' views
unquestioningly
vsdogmatically
4 6.5

They do or accept something without any doubt

asserts views firmly and ignores other people's objections

Antonyms

2 3.7

In a way that changes or adapts easily to different situations

1 4.1

In a calm way that accepts different opinions or behavior

How Dogmatic

adamantly
22 6.4
dogmatically
2 7.8
firmly
92 1.0
tentatively
30 5.1

Surface Forms

dogmatically positive
dogmaticallyer comparative
dogmaticallyest superlative

Morphology

dogmatically = dogmatic (transparent) = dogma + tic + ally

Formed by a standard adverbial derivation from the adjective 'dogmatic' using '-ally', so the manner meaning is straightforward for learners who know the adjective.

Etymology

The word dogmatically comes from the root dogma, a Greek word meaning 'opinion' or 'belief'. So to speak dogmatically is to state your beliefs like they are facts and not listen to other views.