🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

怀疑主义

Pronunciation / Transliteration: huái yí zhǔ yì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Scepticism/ˈskɛp.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他的怀疑主义使他在做决定之前进行了更多的研究。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A philosophical attitude of doubting the knowledge claims set forth by others.

    "Her scepticism about the new policy led her to conduct further research before making a decision."
  2. 2

    A general attitude of doubt or disbelief towards accepted beliefs or opinions.

    "His scepticism regarding the effectiveness of the treatment was shared by many in the medical community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'scepticism' originates from the Greek word 'skeptikos', meaning 'thoughtful' or 'inquisitive'. It evolved through Latin as 'scepticus' and entered Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting a philosophical approach that questions the validity of certain knowledge claims.

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