Dogma

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔɡmə/

Definitions of dogma

noun a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

Example Sentences

A1 In some cultures, there are traditional dogmas that are followed by everyone.

A2 The company has a strict dogma when it comes to customer service.

B1 The political party's dogma includes promoting equality for all citizens.

B2 The scientific community often challenges established dogmas in search of new knowledge.

C1 The philosopher questioned the dogma of the existence of a higher power.

C2 The artist's work was a critique of societal dogmas and norms.

Examples of dogma in a Sentence

formal The scientist's research challenged the prevailing dogma in the field of medicine.

informal Some people blindly follow the dogma of their political party without questioning it.

slang I don't buy into that whole dogma about how you have to dress to be cool.

figurative She held onto her beliefs like they were dogma, unwilling to consider any other perspective.

Grammatical Forms of dogma

• past tense: dogmaed
• plural: dogmas
• comparative: more dogmatic
• superlative: most dogmatic
• present tense: dogmas
• future tense: will dogma
• perfect tense: have dogmaed
• continuous tense: is dogmaing
• singular: dogma
• positive degree: dogmatic
• infinitive: to dogma
• gerund: dogmaing
• participle: dogmaed

Origin and Evolution of dogma

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dogma' originated from the Greek word 'dogma' meaning 'that which one thinks is true', derived from the verb 'dokein' meaning 'to seem'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dogma' has evolved to refer to a set of beliefs or principles that are accepted without question, especially in the context of religion or philosophy.