Pyrrhonism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The system of skeptical philosophy established by Pyrrho of Elis, centred on the idea that nothing can be known for certain; widespread skepticism, universal doubt.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪɹənɪz(ə)m/

Word forms

Pyrrhonism Pyrrhonisms

Etymology

From (the stem of) Latin Pyrrhō + -ism, after Middle French pyrrhonisme.

Related words

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