The difference between Close-minded and Dogmatic

When used as adjectives, close-minded means unreceptive to new ideas or information, whereas dogmatic means adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

Dogmatic is also noun with the meaning: one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles.

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  1. Close-minded as an adjective:

    unreceptive to new ideas or information; not open to any agreement.

  1. Dogmatic as an adjective (philosophy, medicine):

    Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

  2. Dogmatic as an adjective:

    Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.

  3. Dogmatic as an adjective:

    Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

  1. Dogmatic as a noun:

    One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.

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