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Dubiosity

Duˊbi-os′i-ty

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Dubiosities
(#)
.
[L.
dubiosus
.]
The state of being doubtful; a doubtful statement or thing.
[R.]
Men often swallow falsities for truths,
dubiosities
for certainties, possibilities for feasibilities.
Sir T. Browne.

Definition 2024


dubiosity

dubiosity

English

Noun

dubiosity (plural dubiosities)

  1. (rare) The state or characteristic of being dubious.
    • 1922, James Joyce, Ulysses, episode 16,
      Possibly perceiving an expression of dubiosity on their faces, the globetrotter went on adhering to his adventures.

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