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非科学的な
hikagakuteki na
unscientific
彼の主張は非科学的な考えに基づいている。
His argument is based on unscientific thinking.
formal
Not based on or conforming to scientific methods or principles.
その治療法は非科学的だと批判されている。
That treatment method is criticized as unscientific.
Often used to describe beliefs, theories, or practices that lack empirical evidence or logical foundation.
Pro Tip
Avoiding Misuse
Do not use '非科学的' to describe personal opinions or subjective experiences unless they directly contradict established scientific principles. It specifically targets claims lacking evidence.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
While '非科学的' is formal, its informal equivalent in casual speech might be '科学的じゃない' (kagakuteki janai).
Word Origin
Composed of 非 (hi, 'not') + 科学 (kagaku, 'science') + 的 (teki, adjectival suffix). The term emerged in modern Japanese as a direct translation of Western scientific concepts.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic, medical, or skeptical contexts to dismiss pseudoscientific claims. The term carries a neutral to negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
非
not
prefix科学
science
root的
adjectival suffix (like -ic, -al)
suffixな
copula for na-adjectives
suffix和英辞典