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formal science

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A study that is concerned with theoretical formal systems, such as logic, mathematics, systems theory and the theoretical branches of computer science, information theory, statistics, and linguistics.

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 形式科學 /形式科学 (xíngshì kēxué) — study concerned with formal systems
  • Finnish: formaalinen tiede — study concerned with formal systems
  • German: formale Wissenschaft — study concerned with formal systems
  • German: Strukturwissenschaft — study concerned with formal systems
  • Polish: nauka formalna — study concerned with formal systems