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A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.
The eastern orthodox church, during its split from the roman catholic church and iconaclasm, came forth with the dogma of icons and graven images. |
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Pertaining to dogma. 2. Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner.
The dogmatic tone of the girl turned the potential new friend away quickly. |
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Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions.
At a time Galilee Galileo's heliocentric theory was considered heterodox. |
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A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god.
Adj. relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable.
The scientist, who was an agnostic, did not believe in creation. |
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The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.
The physiognomy of her serious face proved that she was contemplating something big. |
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A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction.
The prognosis of her cancer gave her 2 years to live. |
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A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made.
One of the criterion for a career as an attorney is law school. |
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Pretending to have feeling, beliefs or virtues that one does not have.
The hypocrisy of her injury was proved when her cry turned to a laugh and she began to walk like normal. |
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A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offense.
A bail bond grants amnesty to a person who is waiting to be on trial. |
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Relating to or assisting the memory. n. A device used for remembering.
The mnemonic recorder she held in her hand helped her remember what she came for. |
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Frantic, frenzied.
The little girl had a frenetic expression on her face when she couldn't find her mother. |
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A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusion and withdrawal from relationship. 2. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties of ways of life.
The schizophrenic election led all the democrats to vote for their own representative and also with the republicans. |
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To call to court to answer charges. 2.To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing.
The teenager came to court in order to arraign her speeding ticket. |
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the reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with For)
The rationale of the bailout plan was the unstable economy. |
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To provide rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.
She rationalized her charge of running the red light with the excuse that she was late to school. |
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