🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

scienza applicata

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shenza applicata

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Applied Science/əˈplaɪd ˈsaɪəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La scienza applicata è fondamentale per l'innovazione."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The application of scientific knowledge and principles to practical problems and real-world situations.

    "Applied science plays a crucial role in engineering and technology development."
  2. 2

    A field of study that focuses on the practical application of scientific methods and findings.

    "Many universities offer degrees in applied science to prepare students for careers in various industries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'applied science' combines 'applied', derived from the Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to put to use', and 'science', from the Latin 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge'. The phrase emerged in the early 20th century as a way to describe scientific disciplines that apply existing scientific knowledge to develop practical applications.

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