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scepticism(dictionary)

masticate (iou) and scepticism (iou)


masticate (iou)



masticate verb trans. M17.
[Late Latin masticat- pa. ppl stem of masticare from Greek mastikhan grind the teeth, rel. to masasthai chew and perh. to synon. Latin mandere: see -ATE3.]
Grind (Food) to a pulp in the mouth; grind with the teeth, chew. M17.
Mechanically reduce (rubber etc.) to a pulp. M19.

scepticism (iou)



scepticism noun. Also (arch. & N. Amer.) skepticism. M17.
[from SCEPTIC + -ISM.]
Philosophy. The doctrine of the sceptics, Pyrrhonism; the opinion that real knowledge of any kind is unattainable. M17.
A sceptical attitude in relation to a particular branch of knowledge; doubt as to the truth of some assertion or apparent fact. Also, mistrustfulness, doubting disposition. M17.
Doubt or unbelief with regard to the Christian Religion. E19.
Also sceptism noun (rare) M17.