sceptics

Meanings

• noun

  A person who expresses doubt or disbelief, especially in a formal context.

  - "The sceptics in the scientific community were not convinced by the new theory."
  - "Despite the evidence, some sceptics still refuse to believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life."

• noun

  A person who maintains the old beliefs and practices and is opposed to new ideas or reforms.

  - "The sceptics of the old guard were against the modernization of the company."
  - "Some sceptics in the art world refuse to acknowledge the significance of contemporary art."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sceptics
ceptacle , decimate , perpetual , recital

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Variants

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sceptic , sceptical , scepticism , scepticisms , sceptics , skeptic , skeptical , skepticism

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Forms

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skeptic, skepticism, skeptical, skeptically, skeptics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'skeptikos', meaning 'inquirer' or 'seeker after truth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sceptic' was originally used to describe someone who suspended judgment until all the evidence was in.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Pyrrho of Elis is considered the father of philosophical scepticism.

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Related Concepts

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1. agnosticism: A philosophical view that holds that the existence of God or the divine is uncertain or unknowable.

2. empiricism: A philosophical approach that relies on experience and observation rather than theory or intuition.

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Culture

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In literature, sceptics are often portrayed as wise and rational individuals who challenge accepted beliefs and ideas. In philosophy, scepticism is a method of questioning and doubting knowledge claims.

How to Memorize "sceptics"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SKEPTIC: Specific, Knowledgeable, Evidence-based, Persistent, Thorough, Independent, Critical.

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