AGNOSTIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism

Part of speech: Adjective

uncertain of all claims to knowledge

The word "agnostic" comes from Ancient Greek ἀ-, which comes from Ancient Greek ἄγνωστος.

a- – A related word in the same word family.

Gnostic – A related word in the same word family.

Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.