hard science

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the natural and physical sciences that use the scientific method and experiments to test theories. Examples include mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry and geology.

Word forms

hard science hard sciences

Related words

pure science versus applied science natural science versus social science

Derived words

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