La recerca
Example: La recerca científica ha avançat molt aquest any.
Definition
"La recerca" refers to the systematic investigation or study aimed at discovering and interpreting facts, especially in science. It involves careful examination and analysis to advance knowledge, as in the phrase, 'La recerca científica ha avançat molt aquest any,' meaning scientific research has progressed significantly this year.
Etymology
The term "la recerca" comes from the Catalan verb 'recercar,' which means to search or seek out. It ultimately derives from the Latin 'recercare,' combining 're-' (again) and 'circāre' (to go around), suggesting a thorough or repeated search. Did you know? The word is closely related to the English word 'research,' sharing the same Latin roots.
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"La recerca" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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