dogmatic
/dɒɡˈmatɪk/
Group 17Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; rigid in beliefs GRE
Example in Context
The professor's dogmatic insistence on a single theoretical framework prevented students from exploring alternative explanations for the phenomenon.
Synonyms
rigidstubborninflexible
Etymology
A belief system that is inflexible and refuses to consider other viewpoints.
- dogma (Greek) — opinion, belief
Memory Aid
🐕Sounds like “dog mat tick”
A DOG sitting on a MAT with a TICK that stubbornly insists it’s the only way to sit!
Visual Association
🔒A locked door with a dog barking loudly, refusing to let anyone in who doesn’t agree with its beliefs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dogmatic” mean on the GRE?
dogmatic (adjective) means “Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; rigid in beliefs”. The professor's dogmatic insistence on a single theoretical framework prevented students from exploring alternative explanations for the phenomenon.
How to remember “dogmatic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dogmatic” sounds like “dog mat tick”. A DOG sitting on a MAT with a TICK that stubbornly insists it’s the only way to sit!
What are synonyms for “dogmatic”?
Common synonyms: rigid, stubborn, inflexible.