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- [dawg-muh, dog-]
- /ˈdɔg mə, ˈdɒg-/
- /ˈdɒɡ.mə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawg-muh, dog-]
- /ˈdɔg mə, ˈdɒg-/
Definitions of dogma word
- noun plural dogma an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms: doctrine, teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy. 1
- noun plural dogma a specific tenet or doctrine authoritatively laid down, as by a church: the dogma of the Assumption; the recently defined dogma of papal infallibility. Synonyms: tenet, canon, law. 1
- noun plural dogma prescribed doctrine proclaimed as unquestionably true by a particular group: the difficulty of resisting political dogma. 1
- noun plural dogma a settled or established opinion, belief, or principle: the classic dogma of objectivity in scientific observation. Synonyms: conviction, certainty. 1
- noun dogma A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true. 1
- noun dogma ethos, doctrine 1
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Origin of dogma
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin < Greek, equivalent to dok(eîn) to seem, think, seem good + -ma noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Dogma
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dogma popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dogma
noun dogma
- credo — A credo is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way a person lives or works.
- creed — A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work.
- tenet — any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
- precept — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
- doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
Antonyms for dogma
noun dogma
- ambiguity — If you say that there is ambiguity in something, you mean that it is unclear or confusing, or it can be understood in more than one way.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- indecision — inability to decide.
- unbelief — the state or quality of not believing; incredulity or skepticism, especially in matters of doctrine or religious faith.
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
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