"Pyrrhonism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɪɹənɪz(ə)m/ [UK] Forms: Pyrrhonisms [plural]
Etymology: From (the stem of) Latin Pyrrhō + -ism, after Middle French pyrrhonisme. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|Pyrrhō}} Latin Pyrrhō, {{suffix|en||ism}} + -ism, {{cog|frm|pyrrhonisme}} Middle French pyrrhonisme Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Pyrrhonism (countable and uncountable, plural Pyrrhonisms)
  1. The system of skeptical philosophy established by Pyrrho of Elis, centred on the idea that nothing can be known for certain; widespread skepticism, universal doubt. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: Pyrrhonist

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