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pseudoscience

DEFINITIONS OF: pseudoscience

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n an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions

Types:
astrology, star divination
a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
alchemy
a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
horoscopy
the drawing up and interpretation of horoscopes
Type of:
fallacy, false belief
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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