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dogmatic

/dɒɡˈmætɪk/
dog · mat · ic dɒɡ · ˈmæt · ɪk
English Definition
adj. rigid; inflexible; opinionated
中文释义
武断的;教条的
Significado en Español
dogmático
한국어 뜻
독단적인, 교리적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giáo điều, độc đoán
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Example Sentence

He holds very dogmatic views on religion.

他对宗教持有非常教条的观点。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dogma (creed) + tic → doctrinaire, arbitrary
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “dogmatic” as used in the sentence: Despite the lack of evidence, he remained dogmatic about his views, refusing to consider contrary opinions.

  1. A flexible
  2. B stubborn
  3. C lenient
  4. D open-minded
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B — stubborn. “dogmatic” means adj. rigid; inflexible; opinionated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ professor stubbornly refused to consider any idea but his own.

  1. A open-minded
  2. B dogmatic
  3. C flexible
  4. D tolerant
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B — dogmatic. “dogmatic” means adj. rigid; inflexible; opinionated

Common questions about “dogmatic”

What does “dogmatic” mean?

dogmatic — adj. rigid; inflexible; opinionated. In Chinese: 武断的;教条的.

How do you pronounce “dogmatic”?

dogmatic is pronounced /dɒɡˈmætɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dog · mat · ic.

How do you use “dogmatic” in a sentence?

He holds very dogmatic views on religion. (他对宗教持有非常教条的观点。)

What are synonyms for “dogmatic”?

opinionated, rigid — all close in meaning to dogmatic (adj. rigid; inflexible; opinionated).

Is “dogmatic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. dogmatic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dogmatic”?

dogma (creed) + tic → doctrinaire, arbitrary

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