science dictionary

[ sahy-uhns dik-shuh-ner-ee ]

noun

, plural sci·ence dic·tion·ar·ies.

1. a specialized dictionary covering terms in the life, earth, and physical sciences, such as the online Science Dictionary on Dictionary.com. A science dictionary includes many technical terms with precise, specialized meanings—terms not normally found in general dictionaries—making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals in scientific fields.

Word History and Origins

Origin of science dictionary¹

First recorded in 1880–85