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Dogmatic vs Stringent - What's the difference?

dogmatic | stringent |

As adjectives the difference between dogmatic and stringent

is that dogmatic is (philosophy|medicine) adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction while stringent is strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe.

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.
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    stringent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
    • They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.

    Related terms

    * strict * stricture

    Anagrams

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