An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.

Etymology (EN): From M.Fr. sceptique and directly from L. scepticus “the sect of Skeptics,” from Gk. skeptikos “thoughtful, inquiring” (plural Skeptikoi “the Skeptics, followers of Gk. philosopher Pyrrho,” who lived c. 360-270 B.C.). from skeptesthai “to reflect, look, view,” → spectrum.

Etymology (PE): Šakdâvar, šakmand, from šakk, → doubt, + -âr contraction od âvardan “to bring, to cause, to produce,” → cause, or -mand suffix of relation/possession.