Natural & Social Science

analogy

noun

Definition

A comparison between two things to explain or clarify.

central claim

noun

Definition

The main point or argument that a writer or speaker is trying to prove.

yield

verb

Definition

To produce or provide something, such as a result or product.

optimistic

adjective

Definition

Having a positive or hopeful outlook about the future.

innate

adjective

Definition

Existing naturally from birth; not learned or acquired.

underlying assumption

noun

Definition

A basic idea or belief that supports a theory or argument but is not stated directly.

approximation

noun

Definition

A value or answer that is close to but not exactly correct.

emphasize

verb

Definition

To give special importance or attention to something.

anomaly

noun

Definition

something that deviates from what is normal or expected

inconclusive

adjective

Definition

not leading to a clear result or decision

incongruous

adjective

Definition

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

preliminary

adjective

Definition

coming before the main event or action; introductory

enumerate

verb

Definition

To list or mention things one by one.

hypothesis

noun

Definition

A proposed explanation made as a starting point for investigation.

tentative

adjective

Definition

Not certain or fixed; provisional or hesitant.

elaborate

verb

Definition

To explain or describe something in more detail.

undermine

verb

Definition

To weaken or damage something gradually or secretly.

replicate

verb

Definition

to make an exact copy or repeat a study or experiment

fundamental

adjective

Definition

Forming a necessary base or core; essential.

counterclaim

noun

Definition

A claim made to oppose another claim or argument.

refute

verb

Definition

to prove a statement or claim is false

rigorous

adjective

Definition

extremely thorough and careful

plausible

adjective

Definition

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

pessimistic

adjective

Definition

Having a negative or doubtful outlook about the future.

empirical

adjective

Definition

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

hypothetical

adjective

Definition

Based on or involving a suggested idea or theory rather than facts.

underscore

verb

Definition

To emphasize or highlight the importance of something.

causal

adjective

Definition

relating to cause and effect

detrimental

adjective

Definition

Causing harm or damage.

prevalent

adjective

Definition

widespread or commonly occurring

adept

adjective

Definition

very skilled or proficient at something

analogous

adjective

Definition

Similar or comparable in certain respects.

irreconcilable

adjective

Definition

Impossible to bring into agreement or harmony.

correlation

noun

Definition

a mutual relationship or connection between two things

consensus

noun

Definition

General agreement among a group of people.

corroborate

verb

Definition

to confirm or support with evidence

speculative

adjective

Definition

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than facts

context

noun

Definition

The circumstances or background that help explain the meaning of something.

substantiate

verb

Definition

to provide evidence to support or prove something

discrepancy

noun

Definition

a difference or inconsistency between two things