pseudoscientific
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- adjective
- /ˌsuːdoʊˈsaɪəntɪfɪk/
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pseudocientífico
- For example, why were Einstein's theories regarded as scientific, while a psychologist's theories were regarded as pseudoscientific?
She's the product of an insane pseudoscientific research trend.
- She's the product of an insane pseudoscientific research trend.
- How do you avoid falling into the trap of scientism or, or pseudoscientific traps?
Examples
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We need the ardent rationalists to keep society from descending into the nether world of pseudoscientific nonsense, and we need the artists and healers to illuminate how to live our humanism.
Academic text (2011) -
However, the only unique aspect of chiropractic would appear to be its pseudoscientific underpinnings.
Blog text (27) -
Do we have to subject her illness to this pseudoscientific analysis?
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The modern scientific research process is a huge step forward from the superstitious and pseudoscientific practices of the past.
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The same people who are creating this mess have hired pseudoscientific experts to find ways to refute any claims.
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The author, as an expert, addresses the reader with an authority based on a pseudoscientific tone of objectivity.
Academic text (1990) -
When will scientists, media, and politicians apologize for those three lost decades of pseudoscientific hype called "anthropogenic global warming"?
Blog text (27) -
The documentary exposed several pseudoscientific claims that mislead the public about health practices.
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Many people are drawn to pseudoscientific theories because they sound convincing, despite lacking real evidence.
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Critics argue that the book promotes pseudoscientific ideas that should not be taken seriously in academic discussions.
Synonyms
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Not based on careful tests and reliable facts
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Not based on science or scientific evidence
Does not use observation or real-world facts
Not based on science and often about fake medical treatments
Antonyms
How Scientific
Surface Forms
Morphology
pseudoscientific = scientific (transparent) = pseudo + science + ific
The word is transparently formed by adding pseudo- to scientific, giving the meaning 'false or wrongly regarded as scientific'.
Etymology
The word pseudoscientific is made of pseudo- 'false' and scientific, which comes from science 'knowledge', so it means ideas that look like science but are not based on real evidence.