science

sci·ence

noun \ˈsī-ən(t)s\

Definition of SCIENCE

1

: the state of knowing : knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding

2

a : a department of systematized knowledge as an object of study <the science of theology> b : something (as a sport or technique) that may be studied or learned like systematized knowledge <have it down to a science>

3

a : knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method b : such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena : natural science

4

: a system or method reconciling practical ends with scientific laws <cooking is both a science and an art>

5

capitalized : christian science

Examples of SCIENCE

1. The program encourages students to pursue a career in science.
2. a list of terms commonly used in science
3. a new branch of science
4. advances in science and technology
5. Students are required to take two sciences.
6. students majoring in a science

Origin of SCIENCE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin scientia, from scient-, sciens having knowledge, from present participle of scire to know; perhaps akin to Sanskrit chyati he cuts off, Latin scindere to split — more at shed

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SCIENCE

Synonyms: lore, knowledge, wisdom

Related Words: dope, information, intelligence, know, lowdown, news, skinny [slang]; data, evidence, facts; acquaintance, awareness, familiarity, literacy; erudition, learning, scholarship; expertise, know-how

Near Antonyms: ignorance, inexperience, innocence, nescience, unfamiliarity

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