agnostic
agnostic is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, agnostic is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofagnostic
- A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.
- Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.
Example: "His agnostic viewpoint is summarized in his book."
- Doubtful or uncertain about the existence or demonstrability of God or other deity.
Example: "She left the church when she became agnostic."
- 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”."
- (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."
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