'adiaphorism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiaphoros,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diaphoros' meant 'different.'

'adiaphoros' transformed into the Latin word 'adiaphora,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adiaphorism' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'indifferent things,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-essential beliefs or practices.'