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pseudo-scientific

pseu·do-sci·en·tif·ic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-doh sahy-uh n-tif-ik]
    • /ˈsu doʊ ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk/
    • /sjuː.dəʊ ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh sahy-uh n-tif-ik]
    • /ˈsu doʊ ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk/

Definition of pseudo-scientific word

  • noun pseudo-scientific any of various methods, theories, or systems, as astrology, psychokinesis, or clairvoyance, considered as having no scientific basis. 1
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Origin of pseudo-scientific

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; pseudo- + science

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Parts of speech for Pseudo-scientific

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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pseudo-scientific popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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