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ascientific

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌeɪsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Not treatable by science; impossible to determine as true or false using science

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Untestable speculations about the universe originating from a black hole or Big Bounce are ascientific.

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Without science

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From a- + scientific.