An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.

plural of dogma

(genetics, singular only) The principle that genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein. / (countable) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see central, dogma.

plural of central dogma

(philosophy, humorous) The effect of one's actions or conduct supersedes one's ideology or opinions.

(theology) The part of theology dealing with the theoretical truths of faith concerning God and God's works, especially the official theology recognized by an organized Church body.

plural of dogmatic theology

(philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction. / Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.

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

plural of dogma