pure science

English

Noun

pure science (uncountable)

1. (sciences) 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.

Synonyms

• basic research
• basic science
• fundamental science

Antonyms

• applied science

Coordinate terms

• translational science

Translations

Translations

• French: science pure (fr) f
• German: reine Wissenschaft f
• Indonesian: ilmu murni
• Portuguese: ciência pura f
• Spanish: ciencia pura f

See also

• hard science versus soft science
• natural science versus social science