pseudoscience

/ˈsudoʊˌsaɪəns/
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Other forms: pseudosciences

Definitions of pseudoscience
  1. noun
    an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions
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    types:
    astrology, star divination
    a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
    alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
    horoscopy
    the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes
    type of:
    fallacy, false belief
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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