agnostic

Definition

Doubtful or uncertain about the existence or demonstrability of God or other deity.

Etymology

Coined by Thomas Henry Huxley in 1870. Either from Ancient Greek ἄγνωστος (ágnōstos, “ignorant, not knowing”), or from a- + Gnostic, deriving (either way) from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “not”) + γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “I know”).

Example Sentences

• "She left the church when she had become agnostic."
• "I'm agnostic on whether ethanol is a green fuel."
• "He says he's agnostic concerning the Secretary's claims."

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