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Definition of pseudoscience

pseudoscience

/ˌsuːdoʊˈsaɪəns/
pseu · do · sci · ence
Adverb:pseudoscientifically
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Plural:pseudosciences
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Adjective:pseudoscientific
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pseudoscience Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A collection of beliefs, claims, or practices mistakenly or falsely presented as being based on the scientific method.

Example

"Astronomers routinely distinguish their empirical study of celestial bodies from the ancient pseudoscience of astrology."

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• Rhymes for pseudoscience

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pseudomuscari
pseudonym
pseudonymously
pseudoscience
pseudoscientific
pseudoscientist
psi

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th to mid-19th century by combining the Greek prefix 'pseudo-' (meaning 'false') with 'science' (from Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pseudoscience. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pseudoscience
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