Science
/ˈsaɪ.əns/noun
A systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject.
Did you know?The word 'science' traces back to a term meaning 'to know', linking it to ancient magical practices of knowledge and understanding the universe's mysteries.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
scientia
“Knowledge; a body of knowledge.”
Old French
Old French
science
“Knowledge, learning; the state of knowing.”
14th Century
Middle English
science
“The state of knowing; a particular branch of learning.”
Modern English
English
science
“A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.”
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