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Definition of dogmatical in English:

dogmatical

adjective

  • 1Of, relating to, or dealing with dogmas; of the nature of dogma.

  • 2That asserts or maintains dogmas or opinions; emphatic.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Fulke (d. 1589), theologian and college head. From post-classical Latin dogmaticus dogmatic + -al.

Pronunciation

dogmatical

/dɒɡˈmatɪkl/