NOUN

Skeptizismus/skɛptiˈt͡sɪsmʊs/skepticism; scepticism

Skeptizismus is a German noun that means skepticism or scepticism. It is pronounced /skɛptiˈt͡sɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.fundamental attitude of doubt or questioning, especially regarding knowledge, beliefs, or facts(philosophy/general)

a.philosophical doctrine advocating doubt about the possibility of certain knowledge

Der Skeptizismus stellte im antiken Griechenland eine bedeutende Denkrichtung dar.Skepticism represented a major school of thought in ancient Greece.

b.general attitude of questioning or not easily believing statements or claims

Ihr Skeptizismus gegenüber neuen Technologien ist bekannt.Her skepticism toward new technologies is well-known.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Skeptizismus
Genitivedes Skeptizismus
Dativedem Skeptizismus
Accusativeden Skeptizismus

Frequently asked questions

What does "Skeptizismus" mean in English?
"Skeptizismus" means skepticism or scepticism. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Skeptizismus"?
"Skeptizismus" is pronounced /skɛptiˈt͡sɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Skeptizismus" der, die, or das?
"Skeptizismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Skeptizismus"?
"Skeptizismus" is a noun in German.

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