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Enigma vs Dogmatic - What's the difference?

enigma | dogmatic |

As a proper noun enigma

is a german device used during world war ii to encode strategic messages.

As an adjective dogmatic is

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

As a noun dogmatic is

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

enigma

English

(wikipedia enigma)

Alternative forms

* (chiefly archaic)

Noun

(en-noun)“ enigma'” listed by ' Dictionary.com Unabridged (v1·1)
  • Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
  • A riddle, or a difficult problem.

    • Related terms

    * a riddle wrapped up in an enigma * Enigma machine * enigmatic

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    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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