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Pyrrhonism

Pyr·rho·nism [ pírrə nìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. skeptical philosophy of Pyrrho: the doctrine of the ancient Greek philosopher Pyrrho, who believed that it was impossible to be certain about anything and therefore suspended judgment on everything

2. complete skepticism: skepticism to an extreme or excessive degree

[Late 17th century. < Greek Purrhōn "Pyrrho" (360?-272?bc), Greek philosopher]

Pyr·rhon·ist noun, adjective
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