sceptic
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[edit] Etymology
From Latin *scepticus, only in plural Sceptici (“the sect of Sceptics”), from Ancient Greek σκεπτικός (skeptikos, “thoughtful, inquiring”), from σκέπτομαι (“I consider”), compare to σκοπέω (“I view, examine”).
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[edit] Alternative forms
- skeptic (US)
[edit] Noun
sceptic (plural sceptics)
- Someone who is undecided as to what is true and enquires after facts.
- Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs and claims presented by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim.
[edit] Usage notes
Sceptic is more commonly used in the British Commonwealth, while in the US skeptic is used instead.
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