Gnostic

Gnostic

See also: gnostic

English

Alternative forms

  • Gnostick

Etymology

    From Ancient Greek γνωστικός (gnōstikós, relating to knowledge or knowing), from the root of verb γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, to come to know, to learn) +‎ -τῐκός (-tĭkós) or from γνῶσις (gnôsis, knowledge, knowing) +‎ -κός (-kós, adjective suffix), depending upon the analysis.

    Pronunciation

    • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɒstɪk/
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    • (US) IPA(key): /ˈnɑstɪk/
    • Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -ɒstɪk

    Adjective

    Gnostic (not comparable)

    1. Of, or relating to, intellectual or spiritual knowledge
    2. Of, or relating to Gnosticism

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    Noun

    Gnostic (plural Gnostics)

    1. A believer in Gnosticism

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