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Dogmatic vs Nondogmatic - What's the difference?

dogmatic | nondogmatic |

As adjectives the difference between dogmatic and nondogmatic

is that dogmatic is adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction while nondogmatic is not dogmatic.

As a noun dogmatic

is one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.

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.
    • ----

    nondogmatic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not dogmatic
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