Complete Definition of "sceptic"

English

Pronunciation
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Noun
sceptic

#Someone undecided as to what is true and enquires after facts.
#Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs and claims presented by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim.

Alternative spellings
skeptic (US)

Usage notes
Sceptic is more commonly used in the British Commonwealth, while in the US skeptic is used instead.

Translations
French: sceptique

Related terms
sceptical
scepticism

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