scepsis

== English == === Alternative forms === skepsis === Etymology === From Latinized form of Ancient Greek σκέψις (sképsis, “examination, observation, consideration”). See skeptic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈskɛpsɪs/ === Noun === scepsis (uncountable) (chiefly philosophy, uncommon) Skepticism; a skeptical approach or belief. ==== Derived terms ==== === References === “scepsis”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC. == Dutch == === Alternative forms === skepsis === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek σκέψις (sképsis). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈskɛp.sɪs/ Rhymes: -ɛpsɪs === Noun === scepsis f (uncountable, no diminutive) skepticism, scepsis ==== Usage notes ==== In philosophical contexts, the near-synonym skepticisme is preferred. Otherwise, scepsis is much more common. ==== Related terms ====