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What does the Latin word 'scientia' translate to in English?
What does the Latin word 'scientia' translate to in English?
- Knowledge (correct)
- Science
- Wisdom
- Understanding
Which of the following statement correctly describes the term science?
Which of the following statement correctly describes the term science?
- Science originates from the Latin word meaning knowledge. (correct)
- Science is derived from the Greek term for exploration.
- Science refers specifically to the study of natural phenomena.
- The term science is synonymous with intuition.
The origin of the word science is linked to which language?
The origin of the word science is linked to which language?
- Latin (correct)
- French
- Spanish
- Greek
In the context of its etymology, what concept is most closely related to science?
In the context of its etymology, what concept is most closely related to science?
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Which of the following best captures the essence of what science represents?
Which of the following best captures the essence of what science represents?
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Etymology of "Science"
- 'Scientia' is Latin for knowledge.
- Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
- The word 'science' originates from Latin.
- In its etymology, 'science' is most closely associated with seeking and acquiring knowledge.
- Science embodies a quest for understanding and explaining the world through observation, experimentation, and logical reasoning.
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