Skepticism

/ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ noun

The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

Definition

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

Word stats

  • Skepticism contains 10 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 20.

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What does Skepticism mean?

The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

How many letters are in Skepticism?

Skepticism has 10 letters.

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