anti-science
|an-ti-sci-ence|
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/ˌæn.tiˈsaɪ.əns/
opposition to science
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-science' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'science' from Latin 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'.
Historical Evolution
'anti-science' was formed by combining 'anti-' with 'science' to describe opposition to scientific principles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against science', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or rejecting science and scientific methods.
The anti-science movement has gained traction in recent years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45