pure science

noun

Research performed without regard to practical applications, either for the advancement of human knowledge as a goal in itself or at least as a necessary feedstock to translational science.

Similar
basic researchbasic sciencefundamental science
Opposite
applied science
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Meanings

nounpure science (uncountable)
  1. uncountablesciencesResearch performed without regard to practical applications, either for the advancement of human knowledge as a goal in itself or at least as a necessary feedstock to translational science.

    Synonyms: basic research, basic science, fundamental science

Synonyms & antonyms

nounResearch performed without regard to practical applications, either for the advancement of human knowledge as a goal in itself or at least as a necessary feedstock to translational science.

Similar
basic researchbasic sciencefundamental science
Opposite
applied science
Also see
basic sciencefundamental science

Translations

French science pure
  • science pureTranslations
German reine Wissenschaft
  • reine WissenschaftTranslations
Indonesian ilmu murni
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Polish badania podstawowe
  • badania podstawoweTranslations
Portuguese ciência pura
  • ciência puraTranslations
Spanish ciencia pura
  • ciencia puraTranslations
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MLA

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Chicago

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