skeptics

Meanings

• noun

  People who question the validity or authenticity of something, especially a belief or theory.

  - "The skeptics in the scientific community were not convinced by the new study."
  - "After years of research, the skeptic finally came around to accepting the theory."

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Variants

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skeptic , 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 ancient Greek philosopher Pyrrho is considered one of the first skeptics.

2. Skepticism is not the same as cynicism, which is a more negative and pessimistic attitude towards life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Critical thinking: A mental process of actively and objectively analyzing and evaluating information to form a judgment.

2. Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or disbelief, often based on insufficient evidence or conflicting information.

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Culture

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Skeptics have played an important role in various fields such as science, philosophy, and religion. They challenge established beliefs and encourage critical thinking.

How to Memorize "skeptics"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people sitting around a table, discussing and debating various ideas and theories.
   - Visualize the word 'skeptics' written out in bold letters, to help remember its spelling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skeptics' with the image of a magnifying glass, to represent their role in closely examining and scrutinizing things.
   - Think of the word 'skeptics' as synonymous with the word 'questioners'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Skeptics Seek To Inquire And Challenge Scientific Theories'.

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