agnostic
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
/aɡˈnɒstɪk/
English
Definitions
noun
- A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.
adjective
- Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.“His agnostic viewpoint is summarized in his book.”
- Doubtful or uncertain about the existence or demonstrability of God or other deity.“She left the church when she became agnostic.”
- Of a software component etc.: unaware or noncommittal regarding the specific nature of the components or input with which it interacts.“The socket communications layer is agnostic with regard to its underlying transport mechanism -- it is “transport-agnostic”.”
- (usually with a prepositional phrase) Having no firmly held opinions on an issue or matter of uncertainty.“He says he's agnostic concerning the Secretary's claims.”
Related words
Synonyms
agnosticalnoncommitalunbelievingnescientundogmaticundogmaticaldoubterindependentstand-aloneneutralstandalonewithoutingersollignosticneognosticagathistic