ipsedixitism
- noun
- /ˌɪpsəˈdɪksɪtɪzəm/
- Formal
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ipsedixitismo
- He was criticized for relying on ipsedixitism instead of logical reasoning during the debate.
Examples
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The philosopher's claims were often dismissed as mere ipsedixitism lacking any real justification.
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Legal arguments based on ipsedixitism rather than evidence will likely fail in court.
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The professor's argument was full of ipsedixitism.
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Many debates are plagued by ipsedixitism instead of evidence.
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Many philosophers criticize ipsedixitism for lacking evidence to support its claims.
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The professor warned against ipsedixitism, emphasizing the importance of substantiating arguments with factual data.
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In debates, reliance on ipsedixitism can undermine one's credibility and persuade fewer listeners.
Synonyms
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7.5
A tendency to say your ideas are always right and ignore evidence
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9.9
A statement that someone says without proof or evidence
Not careful or detailed when explaining, using vague claims without proof
Surface Forms
Morphology
ipsedixitism = ipse dixit (opaque) = ipse dixit + ism
Formed from the Latin phrase 'ipse dixit' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ism'; the Latin phrase is not productive English morphology for typical learners.
Etymology
Ipsedixitism comes from the Latin phrase ipse dixit, which means 'he himself said it' and was used when someone accepted a claim just because an important person said so. Think of dixit as 'said' (as in dictate) — so ipsedixitism is making or accepting statements without real proof.