Skepticism word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "skepticism" word

[noun] doubt about the truth of something
[noun] the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

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\Skep"ti*cism\, n. [Cf. F. scepticisme.] [Written also {scepticism}.] 1. An undecided, inquiring state of mind; doubt; uncertainty. That momentary amazement, and irresolution, and confusion, which is the result of skepticism. --Hune. 2. (Metaph.) The doctrine that no fact or principle can be certainly known; the tenet that all knowledge is uncertain; Pyrrohonism; universal doubt; the position that no fact or truth, however worthy of confidence, can be established on philosophical grounds; critical investigation or inquiry, as opposed to the positive assumption or assertion of certain principles. 3. (Theol.) A doubting of the truth of revelation, or a denial of the divine origin of the Christian religion, or of the being, perfections, or truth of God. Let no . . . secret skepticism lead any one to doubt whether this blessed prospect will be realized. --S. Miller.

Synonyms for skepticism

agnosticism, disbelief, incredulity, mental rejection, scepticism

The fun area, different aproach to word »skepticism«

Let's analyse "skepticism" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MSICITPEKS. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: skepticism: 5 + 9 + 9 = 23, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: skepticism: 1 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 2 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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