zetetic
Americanadjective
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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.
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proceeding by inquiry or investigation.
zetetic method.
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of or related to an ancient Greek school of philosophy that espoused extreme skepticism.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of zetetic
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. )
Example Sentences
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His employment of the word zetetic is less doubtful, as he claims for his system that it alone is founded on the true seeking out of Nature's secrets.
From Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)
Under the assumed name of Parallax he visited most of the chief towns of England, propounding what he calls his system of zetetic astronomy.
From Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)
The zetetic astronomy has come into my hands.
From Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)
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