Etymology

Pyrrhonism

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin Pyrrhō
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  1. Latin · derived fromPyrrhō
  2. English todayPyrrhonism

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

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. 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.

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