sciences
English meaning: Sciences
Definition
A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.
Example
“Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art.”
Another example: “She excelled in the sciences but found history less interesting.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural noun (of 'science') for the systematic branches of knowledge based on observation and experiment; neutral to formal, very common in education ('the sciences', 'arts and sciences') and often contrasted with the humanities.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'scientia' (knowledge), from 'scire' (to know), via Old French, entering English in the 14th century and pluralised for separate fields of study.
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Common Collocations
- natural sciences
- social sciences
- arts and sciences
- applied sciences
- life sciences
- physical sciences
Word Forms
science (sing.); sciences (pl.); scientific (adj); scientist (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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