Dogmatization

/ˌdɔɡmətɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The American spelling of dogmatisation; the process of turning ideas or beliefs into rigid, unquestionable dogmas.

Etymology

From dogmatize + -ation (suffix forming nouns of action/result). This is the standard spelling used in American English and increasingly in international academic contexts.

Kelly Says

The -ization suffix became standard in American English partly because it matched Latin patterns better, but it also created a permanent spelling divide that shows how English splits into dialects!

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