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agnosticism

Agnosticism (noun) means the view that absolute truth or ultimate certainty is unattainable, especially regarding knowledge not based on experience or perceivable phenomena.

noun

The view that absolute truth or ultimate certainty is unattainable, especially regarding knowledge not based on experience or perceivable phenomena.

The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.

Doubt, uncertainty, or scepticism regarding the existence of a god or gods.

Doubt, uncertainty, or scepticism regarding any subject of dispute.

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Etymology

Coined by Thomas Henry Huxley. From a- + gnostic + -ism (see also agnostic).

Rhymes for agnosticism

cynicism mysticism criticism eroticism skepticism fanaticism romanticism Catholicism

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What is the meaning of agnosticism?

"agnosticism" (noun) means the view that absolute truth or ultimate certainty is unattainable, especially regarding knowledge not based on experience or perceivable phenomena.

What are the different meanings of agnosticism?

"agnosticism" has 3 main meanings: 1. The view that absolute truth or ultimate certainty is unattainable, especially regarding knowledge not based on experience or perceivable phenomena; 2. The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable; 3. Doubt, uncertainty, or scepticism regarding the existence of a god or gods.