Meaning of nescient in English
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Classifying Adjective
nescientDefinitions
1. holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossibleSynonyms
- 2. lacking general education or knowledge
Examples
- « an ignorant man »
- « nescient of contemporary literature »
- « an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues »
- « exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions »
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