skepticism

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Synonyms: scepticism, skeptics, asepticism, skepticize, kenticism, skepticisms

Antonyms: scepticism, skeptics, asepticism, skepticize, kenticism, skepticisms

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The [[practice]] or [[philosophy]] of being a [[skeptic]].
2. {{lb|en|philosophy}} A [[study|studied]] [[attitude]] of [[question]]ing and [[doubt]].
3. {{lb|en|philosophy}} 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]] [[doctrine]]s.

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