Sceptic: meaning, definitions and examples

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sceptic

 

[ หˆskษ›ptษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

doubter, questioner, skeptic

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรฉtico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคถเคฏเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skeptiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skeptis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตะฟั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sceptyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡็–‘็š„ใชไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sceptique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escรฉptico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรผpheci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์˜๋ก ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูƒูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skeptik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skeptik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€€็–‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skeptik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sceptiker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะตะฟั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผbhษ™ci

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.