agnostic
|ag-nos-tic|
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/æɡˈnɑːstɪk/
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/æɡˈnɒstɪk/
unknown or unknowable
Etymology
'agnostic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agnostos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'gnostos' meant 'known.'
'agnostos' transformed into the English word 'agnostic' in the 19th century, coined by Thomas Huxley.
Initially, it meant 'unknown or unknowable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God.
He identifies as an agnostic, questioning the existence of a higher power.
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Adjective 1
relating to agnosticism or its adherents.
Her agnostic views often lead to deep philosophical discussions.
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