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skepticize


Meanings
  • Verb

    Express doubt or question the validity of something.

  • Verb

    Critically examine or evaluate something, typically in order to challenge or question it.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with skepticize
applaudize , devitalize , delineate , hypnotize , paralyze
Variants
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skepticism , skepticisms , sceptic , sceptical , scepticism , scepticisms , sceptics , skeptic , skeptical
Forms
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skeptical, more skeptical, most skeptical


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'skepticus' meaning 'inquirer, investigator'. The term entered the English language in the late 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'skepticize' comes from the Greek word 'skeptikos', meaning 'inquirer'.

  2. The term 'skepticism' has been associated with famous philosophers such as René Descartes and Immanuel Kant.


Related Concepts
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  1. Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of belief, often based on insufficient evidence.

  2. Criticism: The act of analyzing and evaluating something, often with the intention of improving it.


Culture
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The term 'skepticize' has been used extensively in literature and philosophy. In literature, it has been used to describe characters who question the world around them and seek answers to complex problems. In philosophy, skepticism is a method of inquiry that questions the validity of knowledge and beliefs.

How to Memorize "skepticize"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself questioning something with a doubtful expression on your face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'skepticize' with the idea of questioning and doubting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'SKEPTIC' to remember the meaning: S - Seek Knowledge, K - Question Everything, P - Probe Deeply, T - Test Assumptions, I - Investigate, C - Consider Alternatives.


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