What does "pure science" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "pure science"?

Common synonyms include: abstract science, area, arena, art, concern, discipline.

Pure science

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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. uncountable

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abstract science area arena art concern discipline

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applied sciences applied tech applied technology industrial science

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