dismal science

noun

the dismal science a name for economics coined by Thomas Carlyle

RELATED CONTENT

Science Terms That We All Pretend To Know In the spirit of scientific community and understanding, let's clear up some misconceptions around a few of the most misunderstood scientific terms. Let’s boldly go where no man has gone before.

Do You Know These Science Trending Words And Discoveries?Test out your scientific knowledge here! (And, if you need a little brush-up on some science terms, check out our Science Terms For Dummies slideshow.)

RELATED WORDS

business, finance

Nearby words

dislocation fracture, dislodge, disloyal, disloyalty, dismal, dismal science, dismal swamp, dismantle, dismast, dismay, disme

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012