 nescient |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] holding that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of spiritual matters or ultimate causes is impossible | |
| Synonyms: | unbelieving | |
| Related terms: | agnostic | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] lacking general education or knowledge | |
| Synonyms: | ignorant unlettered unlearned unenlightened | |
| 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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| Related terms: | uneducated | |
| Similar spelling: |
Neugent |
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