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scepticisms


Meanings
  • noun

    A state of doubt or questioning; suspicion.

    - "His scepticisms about the new project were well-founded."
    - "Despite the evidence, she maintained her scepticisms."
    - "The scepticisms of the scientists delayed the release of the new drug."
  • noun

    A person who questions or doubts; a doubter.

    - "He was a sceptic by nature."
    - "The sceptic refused to believe the story."
    - "Many sceptics dismissed the idea outright."

Variants
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sceptic , sceptical , scepticism , scepticisms , sceptics , skeptic , skeptical , skepticism
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'scepticus' meaning 'skilled in questioning' or 'inquisitive'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'scepticisms' is sometimes misspelled as 'skepticisms'.

  2. Scepticisms are not limited to doubt and questioning but can also refer to a person who questions or doubts.

  3. The ancient Greek philosopher Pyrrho is considered the father of philosophical scepticism.


Related Concepts
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  1. Skepticism: A philosophical movement that questions the validity of knowledge and beliefs, emphasizing doubt and questioning.

  2. Agnosticism: A philosophical position that holds that the existence or nature of God, of the divine or the supernatural is uncertain or unknowable.


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Scepticisms have been a significant part of human thought and inquiry since ancient times. In literature, scepticism is often portrayed as a virtue, as in the works of Shakespeare and Voltaire. In art, scepticism is represented through various symbols, such as the blindfolded figure of Justice or the Sphinx. In music, scepticism is explored through complex harmonies and dissonances.

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