skepticism

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English

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Etymology

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From New Latin scepticismus;[1] equivalent to skeptic +‎ -ism.

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Noun

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skepticism (countable and uncountable, plural skepticisms) (American spelling)

  1. The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
    Coordinate term: cynicism
  2. A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
  3. The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
  4. A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
  5. Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

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References

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  1. ^ scepticism | skepticism, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Swedish

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.).

Cognate of German Skeptizismus, French scepticisme.

Noun

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skepticism c (uncountable)

  1. skepticism

Declension

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Declension of skepticism 
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Indefinite Definite
Nominative skepticism skepticismen
Genitive skepticisms skepticismens
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