pseudoscientific

/ˌsudoʊsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ /ˌpsudoʊsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience; not scientific, though purporting to be scientific.

Examples :

"The politician's claim that a special rock could cure illnesses was based on pseudoscientific evidence and should not be taken seriously. "

Related Words

should verb

/ʃʊd/ /ʃəd/

(modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

"I hope that we shall win the game."

illnesses noun

/ˈɪl.nəsɪz/

An instance of a disease or poor health.

"Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness."

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

seriously adverb

/ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsiɹi.əsli/

(manner) In a serious or literal manner.

"He was hoping that we would take him seriously."

employing verb

/ɪmˈplɔɪɪŋ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪɪŋ/

To hire (somebody for work or a job).

"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."

pseudoscience noun

/ˌsuːdoʊˈsaɪəns/ /ˌpsuːdoʊˈsaɪəns/

Any body of knowledge that purports to be scientific or to be supported by science but which fails to comply with the scientific method.

"Believing that wearing a special crystal bracelet will cure all illnesses is based on pseudoscience, not actual scientific evidence. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

purporting verb

/pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/ /pərˈpoʊrtɪŋ/

To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

"He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "