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Meaning of nescient in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɛʃ(i)ənt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    nescient

    Definitions

    1. holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible

    Synonyms

    • agnostic
    • agnostical
  2. 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 »

    Synonyms

    • uneducated

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