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Dogmatic vs Practical - What's the difference?

dogmatic | practical |

As adjectives the difference between dogmatic and practical

is that dogmatic is (philosophy|medicine) adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction while practical is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

As nouns the difference between dogmatic and practical

is that dogmatic is one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric while practical is (british) a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

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.
  • ----

    practical

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
  • Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.
  • Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
  • Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.
  • Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
  • All in all, Jack's a very practical chap

    Antonyms

    * (based on practice or action) theoretical * (being likely to effective and applicable to a real situation) impractical * (of a person) impractical

    Derived terms

    * practicality * practically