Die Wissenschaft
Example: Die Wissenschaft entwickelt ständig neue Technologien für die Zukunft.
Definition
"Die Wissenschaft" refers to the systematic pursuit and study of knowledge about the natural and social world through observation, experimentation, and theoretical explanation. It involves developing new technologies and understanding phenomena to advance human knowledge and solve problems.
Etymology
The word "die Wissenschaft" comes from the German combination of 'Wissen' meaning 'knowledge' and 'Schaft,' a suffix indicating a state or condition. It literally translates to 'the state of knowing,' highlighting its role in the organized acquisition of knowledge.
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"Die Wissenschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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