pseudoscience
1 of 1noun/ˌsudəˈsaɪəns/
Forms:pseudosciences
1
a set of practices or beliefs that are claimed to be scientific when in reality they have no scientific basis
C1Learn more on Wikipedia- Astrology is often regarded as pseudoscience because its claims are not supported by empirical evidence.
- The practice of iridology, which claims to diagnose health conditions by examining the iris, is considered pseudoscience by mainstream medical professionals.
- Pseudosciences like phrenology have been discredited over time for lacking scientific rigor.
- Despite its popularity, homeopathy is widely criticized in scientific communities as pseudoscience due to the lack of plausible mechanisms and empirical evidence.
- The magazine published an article debunking various pseudosciences and their misleading claims.