soft sciences

A form of soft science — A field of scientific inquiry that is limited by the nature of its subject matter in its ability to establish strictly measurable criteria.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of soft science
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APA

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“soft sciences.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soft%20sciences. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “soft sciences,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soft%20sciences.

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