Fundamentalistic

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. A worldview characterized by a stringent loyalty to essential doctrines typically involves a resistance to diverse interpretations and an exclusion of differing opinions
2. A belief system that prioritizes unwavering loyalty to fundamental tenets often culminates in an inflexible stance towards alternative perspectives and variations in thought
3. A perspective that emphasizes strict adherence to core principles frequently leads to an intolerance for variations in beliefs and a dismissal of differing viewpoints

Etymology: "Fundamentalistic" is simply a stretched-out form of "fundamentalist," with the adjective ending "-istic" added on top. The stem goes back to "fundamental," which comes from Late Latin "fundamentalis," built from "fundamentum," meaning "foundation," itself from "fundare," "to lay a base." So the word is a foundation under a foundation: the idea of returning to basic, essential principles, then the label for people who insist on them. The "-ist" and "-ic" endings are doing the work of shaping meaning. "Fundamentalist" names a person who holds to foundational doctrines, and "-istic" turns that noun into a description of a mindset or manner. That is why the word tends to describe attitudes rather than people: "fundamentalistic" characterises a style of thinking or behaviour as rigidly tied to its basic tenets.

Synonyms: orthodox, traditional, strict, literal, dogmatic

Antonyms: liberal, progressive, open-minded, tolerant, unconventional