skepticism
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- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/
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skepticism (countable and uncountable, plural skepticisms) (American spelling)
- The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
- A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
- The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
- A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
- Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
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general disposition to doubt
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doctrine
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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.).
Cognate of German Skeptizismus, French scepticisme.
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skepticism c (uncountable)
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Nominative | skepticism | skepticismen | — | — |
Genitive | skepticisms | skepticismens | — | — |