Sceptic: meaning, definitions and examples
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sceptic
[ หskษptษชk ]
philosophical view
A sceptic is a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual. In philosophy, scepticism is a critical attitude towards knowledge, facts, or opinions/beliefs stated as facts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She remains a sceptic about the project's success.
- As a sceptic, he demands evidence before accepting any claims.
- The scientist approached the study with a sceptic's perspective.
Translations
Translations of the word "sceptic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรฉtico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคถเคฏเคตเคพเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Skeptiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ skeptis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะตะฟัะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ sceptyk
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็็ใชไบบ
๐ซ๐ท sceptique
๐ช๐ธ escรฉptico
๐น๐ท ลรผpheci
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์๋ก ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดูู
๐จ๐ฟ skeptik
๐ธ๐ฐ skeptik
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ skeptik
๐ฎ๐ธ sceptiker
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะบะตะฟัะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแขแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษci
๐ฒ๐ฝ escรฉptico
Etymology
The term 'sceptic' originates from the Greek word 'skeptikos,' which means 'thoughtful' or 'inquisitive.' It was used in the context of philosophy, particularly by the ancient Greeks, who often questioned the assumptions underlying knowledge. The sceptical school of thought challenged what was considered absolute truth and encouraged individuals to seek evidence and rational argumentation. Over time, the term has evolved, but its roots in critical questioning and an inquisitive mind remain central. The spelling 'sceptic' is commonly used in British English, while 'skeptic' is the American English variant, reflecting the same core meaning but adapting to regional spelling conventions. Throughout history, scepticism has played a vital role in the advancement of scientific inquiry and philosophical debate.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,709, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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