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science

gb/sˈaɪəns/ us/sˈaɪəns/
A2 English
~ 900
természettudomány, tudomány, tudományág
NOUN A2
1
természettudomány B2
tudomány B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] studies science
Science has helped us understand how diseases spread.
A tudomány segített megértenünk, hogyan terjednek a betegségek.
She is studying environmental science at university.
Környezettudományt tanul az egyetemen.
Modern science relies heavily on advanced technology.
Science often challenges our everyday assumptions.
The discovery was a major breakthrough in medical science.
Learner examples
I like my science class.
Szeretem a természettudományi órámat.
Science can explain how plants grow.
A tudomány meg tudja magyarázni, hogyan nőnek a növények.
He wants to work in science.
Science uses experiments to find answers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'science' (general field) with 'a science' (specific branch like biology or physics).
Meaning
study of the natural world
Collocations
science teacher |science experiment |science lab |science project |science class
Synonyms
scientific study (More formal and emphasizes the process or activity of doing science)
Antonyms
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness, especially about the natural world)
Themes
science |education |knowledge |core_vocabulary
Definition

The careful study of nature and the world using tests and watching to find out how things work.

The organized study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

NOUN B1
2
tudományág B2
tudomány B1
Usage pattern:
[a/an] [type] science
Physics is a science that deals with matter and energy.
A fizika olyan tudományág, amely az anyaggal és az energiával foglalkozik.
Sociology is the science of human society.
A szociológia az emberi társadalom tudománya.
Computer science has grown rapidly in recent decades.
Learner examples
Biology is a science.
A biológia tudományág.
Math is not a science, but it uses logic.
A matematika nem természettudomány, de használja a logikát.
Chemistry is a hard science.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'science' in singular without article when referring to a specific branch, where 'a science' is correct.
Meaning
a branch of scientific study
Collocations
life science |social science |political science
Synonyms
discipline (A formal term for a specific area of academic study)
Themes
science |education
Definition

One area of study in science, such as biology or chemistry.

A particular field of systematic study that is based on observation, experimentation, and analysis.

NOUN B2
3
tudomány B1
Usage pattern:
the science of [something]
The science of linguistics examines how languages develop.
A nyelvtudomány azt vizsgálja, hogyan fejlődnek a nyelvek.
Cooking is both an art and a science.
A főzés egyszerre művészet és tudomány.
There’s a lot of science behind effective training methods.
Learner examples
The science of music is interesting.
A zenetudomány érdekes.
He studies the science of health.
Egészségtudományt tanul.
The science of farming has changed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this figurative extension with literal natural sciences.
Meaning
organized knowledge about a subject
Collocations
the science of cooking |the science behind marketing
Synonyms
expertise (Emphasizes skill and practical know-how rather than theoretical framework)
Themes
knowledge |education |core_vocabulary
Definition

Knowledge about a subject that is organized and learned by study.

A systematically arranged body of knowledge on a particular topic, often acquired through study and practice, not necessarily involving the natural sciences.

Grammar
Dictionary form
science
IPA
GB/sˈaɪəns/
US/sˈaɪəns/
Syllables & stress
sci - ence (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sci)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: science
  • Plural: science, sciences
Word family
Forms
sciences noun
Core family
scientist noun A2 scientific adjective B1
Related words
scientifically adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unscientific adjective
Advanced or less common
pseudoscience noun C1
Expressions

in the interests of science

1
/ˈɪn ðə ˈɪntɚˌɛsts əv sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase formal

for the sake of scientific progress

To do something to help increase scientific knowledge.

Examples
  • They conducted the risky experiment in the interests of science.
  • Some animals are studied in the interests of science.

political science

1
/pəlˈɪtɪkəl sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase

study of politics and government

The study of how governments work and how political decisions are made.

Examples
  • She majored in political science at college.
  • Political science examines voting patterns and public policy.

rocket science

1
/ɹˈɑkət sˈaɪəns/
idiom

science of rockets and spaceflight

Science and engineering that study how rockets and spacecraft work and fly.

Examples
  • He has a PhD in rocket science.
  • Rocket science requires a deep understanding of physics and engineering.
  • The book explains rocket science for general readers.

rocket science

2
/ɹˈɑkət sˈaɪəns/
idiom informal

something very difficult to do or understand

Used to say something is not very hard, often in the negative form ‘It’s not rocket science’.

Examples
  • Fixing this computer isn’t rocket science.
  • Learning to cook is not rocket science.

science fiction

1
/sˈaɪəns fˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase

fiction about future technology and science

Stories about imaginary future events, often with space travel or new technology.

Examples
  • He loves reading science fiction novels.
  • I love science fiction movies about space exploration.
  • Many science fiction films imagine life on other planets.
  • Science fiction often imagines advanced technology and alien life.
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