| Main Entry: |
natural science |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
physical science |
Synonyms: |
biology, chemistry, life sciences, physics, pure science, science of matter
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| Notes: |
exact sciences are physics, chemistry, astronomy etc.; pure science is regarded as essentially theoretical (in contrast to applied science, which is practical), social sciences include anthropology and sociology, physical sciences are geology, meteorology, etc.; natural sciences include botany, zoology, as well as chemistry and physics |
