Pseudoscience

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Pronunciation: /suːdoʊˈsaɪəns/

Definitions of pseudoscience

noun a system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as scientific

Example Sentences

A1 Pseudoscience is the belief in ideas that are presented as scientific but lack empirical evidence.

A2 Many people are drawn to pseudoscience because it offers simple explanations for complex phenomena.

B1 It is important to critically evaluate sources of information to distinguish between science and pseudoscience.

B2 Pseudoscience can be harmful when it leads people to make decisions based on false or misleading information.

C1 The rise of pseudoscience in popular culture highlights the need for better science education and critical thinking skills.

C2 Some individuals actively promote pseudoscience for personal gain, taking advantage of people's lack of scientific literacy.

adjective relating to or characterized by pseudoscience

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe in pseudoscience practices.

A2 The website claimed to offer pseudoscience solutions to health problems.

B1 She was skeptical of the pseudoscience behind the new diet fad.

B2 The magazine published an article debunking the pseudoscience of astrology.

C1 The scientist's research disproved the pseudoscience theories of the paranormal.

C2 The documentary explored the dangers of pseudoscience in the medical field.

Examples of pseudoscience in a Sentence

formal The study of astrology is often dismissed as pseudoscience by the scientific community.

informal Some people believe in pseudoscience like crystal healing or aura reading.

slang Don't fall for that pseudoscience mumbo jumbo, it's all a scam.

figurative His theory about aliens controlling the government is pure pseudoscience.

Grammatical Forms of pseudoscience

past tense

pseudoscienced

plural

pseudosciences

comparative

more pseudoscientific

superlative

most pseudoscientific

present tense

pseudoscience

future tense

will pseudoscience

perfect tense

has pseudoscienced

continuous tense

is pseudosciencing

singular

pseudoscience

positive degree

pseudoscientific

infinitive

to pseudoscience

gerund

pseudosciencing

participle

pseudoscienced

Origin and Evolution of pseudoscience

First Known Use: 1796 year
Language of Origin: Greek and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pseudoscience' originated from the combination of the Greek prefix 'pseudo-' meaning false or deceptive, and the word 'science'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe practices or beliefs that were falsely presented as scientific, the term 'pseudoscience' has evolved to encompass a wide range of unscientific or dubious claims that are not supported by empirical evidence.