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agnostic

/aɡˈnɒstɪk/

noun

Meaning

  • A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.

adjective

Meaning

  • 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."