The act of doubting; a state of doubt or uncertainty; hesitation or wavering in judgment.
From Latin 'dubitatio,' derived from 'dubitare' (to doubt). The noun form follows standard Latin word formation, creating an abstract noun from the verb 'dubitate.'
Medieval philosophers like Thomas Aquinas wrote extensively about 'dubitation'—they saw it not as weakness but as a necessary step in arriving at truth through careful reasoning.
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