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- [skep-tuh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈskɛp təˌsɪz əm/
- /ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/
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- [skep-tuh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈskɛp təˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of scepticism word
- noun scepticism skeptical attitude or temper; doubt. 1
- noun scepticism doubt or unbelief with regard to a religion, especially Christianity. 1
- noun scepticism (initial capital letter) the doctrines or opinions of philosophical Skeptics; universal doubt. 1
- uncountable noun scepticism Scepticism is great doubt about whether something is true or useful. 0
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Origin of scepticism
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < New Latin scepticismus, equivalent to Latin sceptic(us) skeptic + -ismus -ism
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Parts of speech for Scepticism
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scepticism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scepticism
noun scepticism
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- atheism — Atheism is the belief that there is no God. Compare agnosticism.
- cynicism — Cynicism is the belief that people always act selfishly.
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
- disbelief — the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
Antonyms for scepticism
noun scepticism
- credulity — Credulity is a willingness to believe that something is real or true.
- creed — A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work.
- doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
- doxy — opinion; doctrine.
- faith — a female given name.
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