Synonyms for doctrinal
- adjective
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.
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Dogmatic is technically applied in a good sense to that which is formally enunciated by adequate authority; doctrinal to that which is stated in the form of doctrine to be taught or defended.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- dogmatic Layla is a really dogmatic and close-minded person.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| doctrinal | rising | |
| dogmatic | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- dogmatic3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dogmatic3 = 3 syllables).