Noun: an early form of study or belief system that laid the groundwork for a future scientific field. For example, alchemy could be considered the "proto-science" of chemistry.
"Alchemy, once dismissed as mere superstition, is now recognized as a proto-science that laid the foundation for modern chemistry."
by ARog59 August 28, 2024

by suger man May 7, 2023

the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.
The Science class ended
by Scoreboard Sunday March 17, 2023

1) The act of finding, discovering or inventing something that impacts the human race significantly regardless of whether it is good or bad for them.
2) Any known concept, studied phenomenon or manmade object that has a significant impact on the human race.
2) Any known concept, studied phenomenon or manmade object that has a significant impact on the human race.
When people will stop coming up with useful new stuff for humanity, it will mark the end of good significant science.
by Rogue_Nation April 16, 2018

by Hardyakka August 15, 2018

A complicated experiment-gone-awry "solution".
Several hours later, Jeff realized that his "5-minute solution" was quickly turning into a science project that would take several days of effort and lots of external resources (and that still might not solve the original problem).
by Jeff-fu June 10, 2024

Science is good bro
by HOKKIENguy February 19, 2021
