Agnostically

/ægˈnɒstɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that expresses doubt or uncertainty about whether something can be known or proven true.

Etymology

From agnostical + -ly adverbial suffix, creating an adverb to describe how something is done or said in an agnostic way or spirit.

Kelly Says

When a scientist says something 'agnostically,' they're basically saying 'the evidence doesn't support a conclusion yet'—which is actually the most honest position science can take.

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