zetetic

[ zuh-tetik ]

adjective

1. believing in or based on the theory that the earth is a flat plane and the sun, moon, and other heavenly bodies are only a few thousand feet above it:

   zetetic astronomy.

2. proceeding by inquiry or investigation:

   zetetic method.

3. of or related to an ancient Greek school of philosophy that espoused extreme skepticism.

zetetic

/ zəˈtɛtɪk /

adjective

1. proceeding by inquiry; investigating

Word History and Origins

Origin of zetetic¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from New Latin zētēticus, from Greek zētētikós “inclined to investigate or inquire,” from zētein “to seek, inquire” + -ikos -ic ( def ); zeal ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of zetetic¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek zētētikos, from zēteō to seek

Example Sentences

As to the cosmology of the story-tellers, all we can say is, that they appear to uphold the Zetetic school.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cynic
• questioner
• skeptic