Science
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪ.əns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Science is a noun meaning Specifically the natural sciences.
Meaning
Specifically the natural sciences.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area.
- (now only theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth.
- (uncountable) Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.
- (uncountable, collective) The scientific community.
- (euphemistic, with definite article) Synonym of sweet science (“the sport of boxing”).
- (countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
- (uncountable) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline.
Example Sentences
Shakespeare's deep and accurate science in mental philosophy
My favorite subjects at school are science, mathematics, and history.
Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art.
Meronyms: physical science, life science, natural science, social science
Word Forms
- sciences
- sciencing
- scienced
Synonyms for science
Depending on context, synonyms include sci, skill.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skill, scientifically, scientific, scientist, studies, scholarly.
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