antisceptical
|an-ti-scep-ti-cal|
/ˌæn.tɪˈskɛp.tɪ.kəl/
against scepticism
Etymology
'antisceptical' originates from English, formed by the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against') + 'sceptical' (from Greek 'skeptikos' via Latin and Old French).
'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'.
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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