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pseudoscience
(redirected from Fraudulent science)

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pseu·do·sci·ence  (sd-sns)
n.
A theory, methodology, or practice that is considered to be without scientific foundation.
pseudo·scien·tific (-n-tfk) adj.
pseudo·scien·tist n.
pseudoscience [ˌsjuːdəʊˈsaɪəns]
n
a discipline or approach that pretends to be or has a close resemblance to science
pseudoscientific  adj
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Noun1.pseudoscience - an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions
astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
alchemy - a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
fallacy, false belief - a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Translations
pseudoscience [ˈsjuːdəʊˌsaɪəns] n → pseudoscienza
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