natural science

noun

: any of the sciences (such as physics, chemistry, or biology) that deal with matter, energy, and their interrelations and transformations or with objectively measurable phenomena

natural scientist noun

Examples of natural science in a Sentence

He is interested in the natural sciences.

a new approach to natural science

Recent Examples on the Web

However, neuroscientists and other members of the natural sciences as well as philosophers continue to try to nail down how consciousness accounts for attributes that collectively define us as humans — and that might define a future AI. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

That’s not entirely true, because some majors have requirements, such as lab time in the natural sciences, that conflict with practice or competition schedules. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Founded in 1812, the Academy is recognized as the oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Assemble a board that pairs subject-matter expertise—art history, archives, natural science—with the financial and legal knowledge needed to stay compliant. — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for natural science

• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience
• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance

Kids Definition

natural science

noun

: any of the sciences (as physics, chemistry, or biology) that deal with matter, energy, and their relationships and transformations or with measurable natural events