DUBITATION

Etymology

Noun

dubitation (usually uncountable, plural dubitations)

(uncountable, archaic) The process of doubting or the state of being in doubt; hesitation, uncertainty.

(countable, obsolete) A thing to be doubted; a matter that calls for doubt.

(countable) A pang or expression of doubt.

Synonyms

• (state of being in doubt): doubtfulness

Source: Wiktionary


Du`bi*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. dubitatio.]

Definition: Act of doubting; doubt. [R.] Sir T. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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