science

From Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈsaɪ.əns/en-US]
科学 literal / サイエンス loanword / 学問 formal / 知識 general / 研究 informal / 自然科学 specific / 概念文 untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in JAPANESE; relates more to abstract scientific notions than to a single term.)
Synonyms knowledge general , study informal
Antonyms ignorance

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation. It involves the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.

regular
plural
sciences
  • Physics and chemistry are fundamental branches of science. — Physics and chemistry are core academic fields that fall under the general category of science.
  • She dedicated her career to the advancement of medical science. — Her professional life was spent contributing to the progress of the scientific study of medicine.
  • The latest discoveries in science have changed our understanding of the universe. — Recent findings from scientific research have altered our comprehension of the cosmos.