agnostical
|ag-nos-ti-cal|
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/æɡˈnɒstɪkəl/
(agnostic)
unknown or unknowable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnostic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agnostos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'gnostos' meant 'known.'
Historical Evolution
'agnostos' transformed into the English word 'agnostic' in the 19th century, and eventually became the adjective 'agnostical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unknown or unknowable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to agnosticism or agnostics; characterized by a belief that the existence of a deity or deities is unknown or unknowable.
His agnostical views often sparked debates among his religious friends.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 01:36