Definition

A strong and often unreasonable belief in the correctness of one's opinions or beliefs, without considering other viewpoints.

Example

His dogmatism made it difficult for him to accept any ideas that differed from his own.

Conversation

I was reading an article about dogmatism in politics.

Oh really? What did it say?

It mentioned how dogmatism can prevent open discussions.

That makes sense; people often stick to their beliefs too tightly.

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Root Explanation

Dogmatism → It is formed from "dogma" (from Greek "dogma", meaning opinion or belief) and "-ism" (meaning a practice or philosophy). The word "dogmatism" refers to a strong adherence to a particular set of beliefs or opinions, often without consideration for evidence or alternative viewpoints.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dogma' as a strong 'belief' and '-ism' as a practice or philosophy. This helps you remember that dogmatism means a firm belief in a particular opinion.

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