Definition

Relating to a time before modern science and its methods were developed.

Example

The prescientific beliefs of ancient cultures often included explanations based on mythology.

Conversation

I was reading about ancient cultures and their prescientific beliefs.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out?

They had so many theories about the world, even before modern science.

It's amazing how much they figured out without any of the technology we have today.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prescientific → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "scientific" (from Latin "scientia", meaning knowledge). The word "prescientific" refers to a time or state that exists before the establishment of scientific knowledge or methods.

Memory Tip

Think of a time that comes 'before' ('pre-') the development of 'knowledge' ('scientific') — that's what prescientific means.

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