Definition

A belief or practice that claims to be scientific but lacks evidence and cannot be tested or proven.

Example

Many people are misled by pseudoscience that promises quick fixes without real scientific support.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new documentary on health trends?

Yeah, I watched it, but some parts seemed really like pseudoscience to me.

I felt the same way! It's surprising how many people believe in those ideas.

Exactly, we need to be careful and question what we see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pseudoscience → It is formed from "pseudo-" (from Greek "pseudes", meaning false) and "science" (from Latin "scientia", meaning knowledge). The word refers to a system of thought or practice that claims to be scientific but lacks the empirical evidence and methodology of true science.

Memory Tip

Think of 'false' ('pseudo-') knowledge ('science') to remember that pseudoscience refers to beliefs or practices that are claimed to be scientific but are not based on valid scientific evidence.

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