English Explanatory Dictionary

ipsedixitism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unfounded, false and dogmatic assertion; an ipse dixit.
  2. The practice of making such assertions.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪpsiːˈdɪksɪtɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ipsedixitism.wav /ˌɪpsiˈdɪksɪtɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-ipsedixitism.wav

Word forms

ipsedixitism ipsedixitisms

Etymology

From Latin ipse dīxit (“he himself said it”, used in the Middle Ages in reference to Aristotle) + -ism. Coined in the late 18th century by Jeremy Bentham.

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