Definition

1. Noun:
   • A branch of science that deals with the physical world and its phenomena: "Natural science" refers to the systematic study of nature and the physical universe using observation, experimentation, and evidence. It focuses on understanding natural laws and processes, excluding human behavior and social systems.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Biology, chemistry, and physics are all considered natural sciences.
  • Her academic passion lies in the field of natural science.
  • Advances in natural science have led to many modern technologies.

Advanced Usage

• "the natural sciences" (plural form): This term is often used to refer collectively to the various disciplines within this broad field.
  • The university has a strong faculty dedicated to the natural sciences.

Variants and Related Words

• Natural scientist (n): A person who studies or is an expert in a natural science.
  • The natural scientist published her findings in a prestigious journal.

Synonyms

• Physical science: Often used interchangeably, though sometimes "physical science" is seen as a subset (like physics, chemistry) of the broader "natural sciences."
• Hard science: An informal term emphasizing quantitative and empirical methods.

Related Phrases

• Natural science museum: A museum dedicated to exhibits on topics like geology, paleontology, and zoology.
  • We took the children to the natural science museum to see the dinosaur skeletons.

Noun

1. the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena