"quasiscience" meaning in All languages combined

See quasiscience on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: quasisciences [plural]
Etymology: From quasi- + science. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|quasi|science}} quasi- + science Head templates: {{en-noun}} quasiscience (plural quasisciences)
  1. An area of inquiry that makes use of some of the methods of science, but which fails to be a true science. Wikipedia link: sociology of science Synonyms: quasi-science

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