Where does “dogma” come from?
Dogma comes from Latin dogma, from Ancient Greek δόγμα, derived from δοκέω, which traces to δέχομαι and ultimately Proto-Indo-European deḱ-, meaning to take or receive.
dogma (English): An authoritative principle, belief or statement...
Definitions
- An authoritative principle, belief or statement...
Ancestry of “dogma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | dogma | A philosophic tenet, doctrine, dogma; A decree,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δόγμα | opinion, belief; decision, judgment |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δοκέω | To expect, think, suppose, imagine; To seem, to... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | δέχομαι | To accept, receive |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | deḱ- | take; perceive |