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Wissenschaft

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪs(ə)nʃaft/
Definition of Wissenschaft

noun

[mass noun]
  • the systematic pursuit of knowledge, learning, and scholarship (especially as contrasted with its application).

Origin:

German, literally 'knowledge'

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