dogmatism
Translation
dogmatism, arrogance, rigidity
Examples
His dogmatism prevented any real debate.
His dogmatism prevented any real debate.
She argued against scientific dogmatism.
She argued against scientific dogmatism.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) dogmatism someone's tendency to be dogmatic His dogmatism prevented any real debate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inflexibility, rigidity; Antonyms: open-mindedness
Etymology
From 'dogma' plus the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice, system, or philosophy.
Memory Tips
This is the 'ism' or the attitude/practice of being dogmatic. If 'dogma' is the belief, 'dogmatism' is the unyielding attitude about it.