quasi-scientific

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See also: quasiscientific

English

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Etymology

From quasi- +‎ scientific.

Adjective

quasi-scientific (comparative more quasi-scientific, superlative most quasi-scientific)

  1. Seemingly scientific, especially by using the language but not the methods or rigour of science.
    • 2017 March 14, Kevin Curry, “Beware Fuckarounditis - Because Fitness Really is Simple”, in Gear & Grit:
      There are endless amounts of information at your finger tips; quasi-scientific bullshit, utterly terrible advice and uninformed answers.

Usage notes

  • Usage of the comparative and superlative is quite rare.

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