skeptic

Meanings

• noun

  A person who questions or doubts the validity or authenticity of something; a doubter or disbeliever.

  - "The skeptic refused to believe the results of the experiment without further evidence."
  - "Despite the overwhelming evidence, the skeptic remained unconvinced."

• noun

  A person who systematically questions and tests beliefs and theories in order to validate or falsify them.

  - "The scientist acted as a skeptic, challenging every assumption in order to arrive at the truth."
  - "The philosophical skeptic doubts the possibility of knowing anything for certain."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɛp.tɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skeptic
critic , acetic , specific

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Variants

List of all variants of skeptic that leads to same result
skeptic , skeptics , sceptic , sceptical , scepticism , scepticisms , sceptics , skeptical , skepticism

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Etymology

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From the Greek word skeptikos, meaning 'inquirer, seeker'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'skeptic' is often used interchangeably with the term 'agnostic', but they are not exactly the same. A skeptic questions the validity of a claim, while an agnostic questions the existence or nature of a deity.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Pyrrho of Elis is considered one of the earliest known skeptics.

3. The term 'skeptic' comes from the Greek word skeptikos, which means 'inquirer' or 'seeker'.

4. The scientific method is based on skepticism, as scientists always question and test hypotheses in order to arrive at the truth.

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Related Concepts

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1. agnosticism: The belief that the existence or nature of God, of the divine or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.

2. atheism: The belief that there is no God or gods.

3. skepticism: A philosophical attitude characterized by doubt and questioning.

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Culture

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The term 'skeptic' has been used in various literary works, including the Skeptics of ancient Greece and Rome, who questioned the validity of knowledge and belief. In modern times, the term is often used to describe individuals who question the validity of claims or arguments.

How to Memorize "skeptic"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a skeptic, imagine a person with a questioning and inquisitive expression, often seen with a raised eyebrow or a furrowed brow, deep in thought and contemplation.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'skeptic', associate it with the idea of questioning or doubting.
   - Think of a skeptic as someone who is always seeking the truth and is not easily convinced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'skeptic', use the mnemonic 'Skeptics seek to question and doubt, so they are never doubtful.'

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