Science

/ˈsaɪəns/ noun verb

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

What it means

  1. (noun) A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability. “Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art.”
  2. (noun) Specifically the natural sciences. “My favorite subjects at school are science, mathematics, and history.”
  3. (noun) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area.
  4. (noun) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth.
  5. (noun) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline.
  6. (noun) Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.
  7. (noun) (collective) The scientific community.
  8. (verb) To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct.
  9. (verb) To use science to solve a problem.
  10. (noun) The sport of boxing.
  11. (noun) A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
  12. (noun) The heir to a throne.

Letter analysis

  • Science contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Science mean?

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

How many letters are in Science?

Science has 7 letters.

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