Popular science
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An interpretation of science intended for a general audience, rather than for other scientists or students. uncountable
"The priests who were, as I have said, the early students and inquirers, had worked out this astronomical side, and in that way were able to fix dates and to frame for the benefit of the populace myths and legends, which were in a certain sense explanations of the order of Nature, and a kind of "popular science.""
- 2 Of, or having to do with science, but aimed at ordinary people as opposed to scientists; intended for general consumption. attributive, uncountable
"It was published in a popular science magazine."
Example
More examples"The priests who were, as I have said, the early students and inquirers, had worked out this astronomical side, and in that way were able to fix dates and to frame for the benefit of the populace myths and legends, which were in a certain sense explanations of the order of Nature, and a kind of "popular science.""