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pseudoscience

pseu·do·sci·ence
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-doh-sahy-uh ns]
    • /ˌsu doʊˈsaɪ əns/
    • /ˌsuːdo.ˈsaɪəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh-sahy-uh ns]
    • /ˌsu doʊˈsaɪ əns/

Definitions of pseudoscience word

  • noun pseudoscience any of various methods, theories, or systems, as astrology, psychokinesis, or clairvoyance, considered as having no scientific basis. 1
  • noun pseudoscience practice considered unscientific 1
  • noun pseudoscience a discipline or approach that pretends to be or has a close resemblance to science 0
  • noun pseudoscience any system of methods, theories, etc. that presumes without warrant to have a scientific basis or application 0
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Origin of pseudoscience

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 Pseudoscience

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pseudoscience 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.
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Synonyms for pseudoscience

noun pseudoscience

  • alchemy — Alchemy was a form of chemistry studied in the Middle Ages, which was concerned with trying to discover ways to change ordinary metals into gold.
Just one Synonym for pseudoscience

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