sceptic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who expresses doubt or questioning belief; a critic.

  - "The sceptic questioned the validity of the experiment."
  - "Despite the evidence, the sceptic remained unconvinced."

• noun

  An instrument used to test the balance or level of something.

  - "The archaeologist used a sceptic to determine the weight of the artifact."
  - "The builder used a level, or sceptic, to ensure the foundation was flat."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɛp.tɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sceptic
ceptic , hectic , metic , perptic , specific

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Variants

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sceptic , sceptical , scepticism , scepticisms , sceptics , skeptic , skeptical , skepticism

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Etymology

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From the Greek word skepsis, meaning 'inquiry, examination'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sceptic' has been used since ancient Greek times.

2. In literature, some famous sceptics include Don Quixote and Socrates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scepticism: A philosophical position that emphasizes doubt and questioning.

2. Skepticism: A similar term to scepticism, with the same meaning.

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Culture

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The term 'sceptic' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including philosophy, science, and literature. In philosophy, scepticism refers to the philosophical position of doubt or questioning. In science, a sceptic is someone who questions the validity of scientific claims. In literature, the term is often used to describe a character who questions or doubts.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sceptic: someone questioning it.' to remember the meaning.

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