natural science
noun
a science or knowledge of objects or processes observable in nature, as biology or physics, as distinguished from the abstract or theoretical sciences, as mathematics or philosophy.
natural sciences
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pluralof natural science.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A falconer captivated by the natural sciences, he once considered becoming a wildlife illustrator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Students attempt about 200 questions across various subjects, which include Korean, maths, English, social and natural sciences, among others.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
Their work demonstrates how historical accounts can be validated and violent deaths reconstructed in remarkable detail when the humanities and natural sciences collaborate.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2025
Museums dedicated to the natural sciences have long been associated with dark spaces and nature dioramas, but that may be changing.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
It is probably safe to say that no two people in the natural sciences have ever despised each other more.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
