agnostically
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/æɡˈnɒstɪkli/
(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 adverb 'agnostically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unknown or unknowable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without certainty about the existence of a deity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is agnostic; without claiming certainty about something, especially regarding the existence of a deity.
He approached the topic agnostically, without taking a definitive stance.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 01:51