Defn: The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion. The self-importance of his demeanor, and the dogmatism of his conversation. Sir W. Scott.
DOGMATIST
Dog"ma*tist, n. Etym: [L. dogmatistes, Gr.
Defn: One who dogmatizes; one who speaks dogmatically; a bold and arrogant advancer of principles. I expect but little success of all this upon the dogmatist; his opinioned assurance is paramount to argument. Glanvill.
DOGMATIZE
Dog"ma*tize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Dogmatized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Dogmatizing.] Etym: [L. dogmatizare to lay down an opinion, Gr.
dogmatiser. See Dogma.]
Defn: To assert positively; to teach magisterially or with bold and undue confidence; to advance with arrogance. The pride of dogmatizing schools. Blackmore.
DOGMATIZE
Dog"ma*tize, v. t.
Defn: To deliver as a dogma. [R.]
DOGMATIZER
Dog"ma*ti`zer, n.
Defn: One who dogmatizes; a bold asserter; a magisterial teacher.
Hammond.
DOG-ROSE
Dog"-rose`, n. (Bot.)