"scepsis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈskɛpsɪs/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σκέψις (sképsis, “examination, observation, consideration”). See skeptic. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*speḱ-}}, {{bor|en|grc|σκέψις|t=examination, observation, consideration}} Ancient Greek σκέψις (sképsis, “examination, observation, consideration”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} scepsis (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly philosophy, uncommon) Skepticism; a skeptical approach or belief. Tags: uncommon, uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-scepsis-en-noun-F60BvSdc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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