Dubieties

/duːˈbaɪətiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dubiety; instances or states of doubt, uncertainty, or matters that are doubtful.

Etymology

From Latin 'dubius' meaning doubtful, with the suffix '-iety' (as in society, variety). The word 'dubiety' itself is less common than 'dubiousness,' but follows standard Latin word formation rules.

Kelly Says

Medieval philosophers loved the word 'dubiety' because it let them categorize different *kinds* of doubt—not just whether something was uncertain, but *how much* doubt existed, which was crucial for theological arguments.

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