Dogmatised

/ˈdɔɡmətaɪzd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of dogmatise (British spelling); stated something as unquestionable truth or turned something into rigid doctrine.

Etymology

From dogmatise + -ed (past tense marker). This British variant follows the -ise/-ised pattern characteristic of Commonwealth English.

Kelly Says

Past tense forms reveal how different English dialects evolved—Americans chose -ize/-ized while British speakers kept the older -ise/-ised pattern from French influence!

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