agnostic
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First attested in 1870; coined by Thomas Huxley. Either from Ancient Greek ἄγνωστος (agnōstos), “‘ignorant, not knowing’”) or from a- + gnostic. Deriving (either way) from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-), “‘not’”) + γιγνώσκω (gignōskō), “‘I know’”).
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agnostic (plural agnostics)
- A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.
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one who holds to a form of agnosticism.
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agnostic (comparative more agnostic, superlative most agnostic)
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- Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.
- His agnostic viewpoint is summarized in his book.
- Doubtful or uncertain about the existence or demonstrability of God or other deity.
- She left the church when she became agnostic.
- (computing) A software component (or other entity) that is unaware or noncommittal regarding the specific nature of the components with which it interacts; polymorphic; modular; pluggable
- The socket communications layer is agnostic with regards to its underlying transport mechanism -- it is “transport-agnostic”.
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of or relating to agnosticism
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