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Pseudoscience

Verb / ˌsu:dəʊˈsaɪʌns / Another word for pseudoscience — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pseudoscience refers to a belief or practice that claims to be scientific but lacks evidence, methods, or support from the scientific community.

Synonyms & similar words

quackery pseudo-knowledge unscientific charlatanism pseudo-discipline pseudophilosophy superstition

Example sentences

  1. 1. Pseudoscience is not based on reliable evidence or scientific methods.
  2. 2. The magazine article claimed that crystals could heal diseases, but it was just pseudoscience.
  3. 3. My teacher explained that astrology is considered pseudoscience.
  4. 4. It's important to distinguish between real science and pseudoscience.
  5. 5. The book exposed the pseudoscience behind popular diet trends.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Pseudoscience speaks to powerful emotional needs that science often leaves unfulfilled.' - Carl Sagan
  • 2. 'The great tragedy of science is the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.' - Thomas Huxley
  • 3. 'Pseudoscience is almost always recognizable from the lack of evidence or scientific consensus.' - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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