プロトサイエンス

noun

protoscience

Refers to a field of study that is not yet fully scientific, often because it lacks rigorous methodology or empirical verification. Used in academic or philosophical contexts.

• 錬れん金きん術じゅつはプロトサイエンスの一いち例れいと見みなされることがある。

  Alchemy is sometimes regarded as an example of protoscience.