dogmata

dɔɡˈmeɪtə

Definitions

1. noun

principles or doctrines laid down as true without proof or evidence

“The politician’s policies were based on dogmata rather than empirical research.”

2. noun

a set of principles or beliefs held as true without proof or evidence

“The scientist’s theory was based on dogmata that were later proved to be incorrect.”

Synonyms

  • doctrines
  • principles

Antonyms

  • hypothesis
  • theory