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dogmatic

//dɒɡˈmætɪk//
English Definition
Asserting opinions as unquestionable.
中文释义
教条的;武断的
Example Sentence

The professor's dogmatic insistence on a single interpretation of the ancient text frustrated students who valued critical debate.

教授对古代文本单一解释的教条坚持,让重视批判性辩论的学生感到沮丧。

Synonyms
opinionated doctrinaire rigid
Antonyms
open-minded flexible
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “dogmatic”?

  1. A Conciseness; briefness.
  2. B Asserting opinions as unquestionable.
  3. C Death or the end of something.
  4. D Forbidden by law or custom.
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B — Asserting opinions as unquestionable.. “dogmatic” means Asserting opinions as unquestionable..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Asserting opinions as unquestionable.”?

  1. A dogmatic
  2. B brevity
  3. C illicit
  4. D demise
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A — dogmatic. “dogmatic” means Asserting opinions as unquestionable..

Common questions about “dogmatic”

What does “dogmatic” mean?

dogmatic — Asserting opinions as unquestionable.. In Chinese: 教条的;武断的.

How do you pronounce “dogmatic”?

dogmatic is pronounced //dɒɡˈmætɪk//.

How is “dogmatic” used in a sentence?

The professor's dogmatic insistence on a single interpretation of the ancient text frustrated students who valued critical debate. (教授对古代文本单一解释的教条坚持,让重视批判性辩论的学生感到沮丧。)

What are synonyms for “dogmatic”?

opinionated, doctrinaire, rigid — all close in meaning to dogmatic (Asserting opinions as unquestionable.).

What is the opposite of “dogmatic”?

open-minded, flexible — each the opposite of dogmatic (Asserting opinions as unquestionable.).

Is “dogmatic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. dogmatic is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “dogmatic”?

同 dogma → 独断的。

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