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dogmatic | expert |

As nouns the difference between dogmatic and expert

is that dogmatic is one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric while expert is (label) rate assessor.

As an adjective dogmatic

is (philosophy|medicine) adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

dogmatic

English

Alternative forms

* dogmatical

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
  • Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
  • Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.
    • ----

    expert

    English

    (wikipedia expert)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.
    • I am expert at making a simple situation complex.
    My cousin is an expert pianist.
  • Characteristic of an expert.
    • This problem requires expert knowledge.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * inexpert * nonexpert

    Related terms

    * expert system

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
  • * If an expert''' says it can't be done, get another '''expert . -
  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2013-07-20, volume=408, issue=8845, magazine=(The Economist)
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  • (chess) A player ranking just below master.