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Meaning of agnostic

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agnostic

Pronunciation:/aɡˈnɒstɪk//æɡˈnɑstɪk/

noun

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

adjective

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  1. Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.

    Example: His agnostic viewpoint is summarized in his book.

  2. Doubtful or uncertain about the existence or demonstrability of God or other deity.

    Example: She left the church when she became agnostic.

  3. Of a software component etc.: unaware or noncommittal regarding the specific nature of the components or input with which it interacts.

    Example: The socket communications layer is agnostic with regard to its underlying transport mechanism -- it is “transport-agnostic”.

  4. (usually with a prepositional phrase) Having no firmly held opinions on an issue or matter of uncertainty.

    Example: He says he's agnostic concerning the Secretary's claims.