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- [soo-doh-sahy-uh ns]
- /ˌsu doʊˈsaɪ əns/
- /ˌsuːdo.ˌsaɪən.ˈtɪ.fɪk/
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- [soo-doh-sahy-uh ns]
- /ˌsu doʊˈsaɪ əns/
Definition of pseudoscientific word
- noun pseudoscientific 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 pseudoscientific
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 Pseudoscientific
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pseudoscientific 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 about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pseudoscientific usage trend in Literature
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