Definitions
- Describing a statement or belief that is asserted without evidence or justification. - Referring to the act of making an unsupported claim or declaration. - Talking about a dogmatic or authoritarian attitude towards one's own opinions or beliefs.
- Referring to a decision or action that is made without reason or justification. - Describing a choice or selection that is made randomly or without a clear basis. - Talking about a lack of consistency or fairness in decision-making.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of justification or reasoning.
- 2Both words suggest a disregard for evidence or objective criteria.
- 3Both words imply a subjective or personal bias in decision-making.
- 4Both words can be used to criticize dogmatic or authoritarian attitudes.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Ipsedixitism refers specifically to unsupported claims or declarations, while arbitrariness can apply to any decision or action made without reason.
- 2Attitude: Ipsedixitism suggests a more confident or assertive attitude towards unsupported claims, while arbitrariness implies a more random or haphazard approach to decision-making.
- 3Connotation: Ipsedixitism has a more negative connotation, suggesting arrogance or dogmatism, while arbitrariness can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Ipsedixitism is a less common word than arbitrariness and may be less familiar to some English learners.
Remember this!
Ipsedixitism and arbitrariness are both words that describe a lack of justification or reasoning in decision-making. However, ipsedixitism specifically refers to unsupported claims or declarations, while arbitrariness can apply to any decision or action made without reason. Ipsedixitism has a more negative connotation and is less commonly used than arbitrariness, which is a more versatile word that can be used in various contexts.
