science
|sci/ence|
B1
/ˈsaɪəns/
systematic knowledge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'science' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'scientia,' where 'scire' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'scientia' transformed into the Old French word 'science,' and eventually became the modern English word 'science' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'knowledge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'systematic study of the natural world.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Science has greatly advanced our understanding of the universe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35