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

His studies at the University of Cambridge's Christ's College from 1828 to 1831 encouraged his passion for natural science. —New Atlas, 7 June 2025

The German equivalent to STEM is MINT—mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology. —IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2013

But these discoveries build important knowledge in the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics and related disciplines. —Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 8 May 2025

Germany, meanwhile, is sa to have a shortage of about 210 000 workers in what's known there as the MINT disciplines—mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology. —IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2013

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