ipsedixitism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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.
Meanings
- (countable) An unfounded, false and dogmatic assertion; an ipse dixit.
- (uncountable) The practice of making such assertions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ipsedixitisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |