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Science Definition, Examples, and Key Branches (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：knowledge gained through observation (science)
science
/ˈsaɪ.əns/
n.
All the knowledge we get by carefully studying the world through observation and experiment.
knowledge gained through observation
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/ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ ɡeɪnd θruː ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/
n.
The body of knowledge obtained by systematically studying the natural world through observation, experimentation, and reasoning.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'scientia' (knowledge), derived from 'scire' (to know).
💡 Mnemonic
SCIENCE: See Incredible Experiments, Natural Causes Explained.
📖 Example
Kids are naturally curious, and science helps them find answers to their "why?" and "how?" questions about the world.
Kids are naturally curious, and science helps them find answers to their "why?" and "how?" questions about the world.
🔗 Collocations
science education – the teaching and learning of scientific subjects in schools
science lab – a room equipped for scientific experiments
science fair – an event where students present scientific projects
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
ignorance (n.) – Lack of knowledge or information
superstition (n.) – Belief in supernatural causality without evidence
🌱 Derivatives
scientific (adj.) – Relating to or based on science
scientist (n.) – A person who studies or practices science
scientifically (adv.) – In a way that relates to science
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'science' entered English via Old French from Latin 'scientia', originally meaning 'knowledge' in general. Its modern sense of systematic study of the natural world emerged during the Scientific Revolution in the 16th-17th centuries.
Meaning 2：branch of scientific study (science)
science
/ˈsaɪ.əns/
n.
A particular field of study that uses specific methods to learn about a part of the world.
branch of scientific study
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/brɑːntʃ əv ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪk ˈstʌd.i/
n.
A particular area of knowledge that uses specific methods to investigate a part of the natural or social world.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
He decided to major in a science, like environmental science, because he loved nature and wanted to protect it.
He decided to major in a science, like environmental science, because he loved nature and wanted to protect it.
🔗 Collocations
computer science – the study of computers and computational systems
environmental science – the study of the environment and its interactions
political science – the study of government and political systems
🔄 Synonyms
discipline (n.) – A branch of knowledge, typically studied in higher education
field (n.) – A particular area of study or activity
subject (n.) – A branch of knowledge studied in school or university
🌱 Derivatives
scientific (adj.) – Relating to a particular science
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