pseudoscience

pseu·do·sci·ence

Numerology is a type of pseudoscience.

noun

The definition of pseudoscience is a set of beliefs, theories or practices falsely believed to be based on scientific evidence.

An example of pseudoscience is the belief in numerology, the relationship between certain numbers and people and events.

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pseudoscience

facts and principles systematized and presented as science, but having no true scientific basis or application
any field or theory presuming without warrant to have a scientific basis or application

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pseudoscience

noun

A theory, methodology, or practice that is considered to be without scientific foundation.

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pseu′do·sci′en·tif′ic
adjective

pseu′do·sci′en·tist
noun

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Noun

(plural pseudosciences)

Any body of knowledge purported to be scientific or supported by science but which fails to comply with the scientific method.

Origin

pseudo- +"Ž science.

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pseudoscience - Computer Definition

See pseudoscientific.

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