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antisceptical

|an-ti-scep-ti-cal|

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/ˌæn.tɪˈskɛp.tɪ.kəl/

against scepticism

Etymology
Etymology Information

'antisceptical' originates from English, formed by the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against') + 'sceptical' (from Greek 'skeptikos' via Latin and Old French).

Historical Evolution

'sceptical' derives from Greek 'skeptikos' → Latin/Medieval forms → Old/Middle French 'sceptique' → Middle English 'sceptical'; the productive English prefix 'anti-' was attached in modern usage to create 'antisceptical'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it literally meant 'against scepticism' and, in usage, has retained that core sense of opposing or not sharing a sceptical attitude.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

opposed to scepticism; not showing scepticism — inclined to accept claims or statements rather than question them.

Her antisceptical disposition led her to accept the explanation without demanding further proof.

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