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nonscientific

British  
/ ˌnɒnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk /

adjective

  1. not of, relating to, derived from, or used in science

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Chen’s story and those like hers have helped many religious families come to understand the dangers of conversion therapy, which uses various nonscientific psychological interventions to try to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025

A new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology examines the question of what Darwinism is and how its nonscientific uses relate to the scientific theory of evolution.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

Mexican officials barred shark-watching activities, sport fishing and the use of drones for nonscientific purposes in their new edict, which went into place last month.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Some saw little value in the platform’s large, nonscientific audience.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 23, 2022

But Emma was his first and most important nonscientific reader.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman