accepted science

[/əkˈsɛptɪd ˈsaɪəns/]
noun
ciência aceita
1. Scientific knowledge, theories, and methodologies that are widely recognized and validated by the scientific community through peer review and empirical evidence
According to accepted science, the Earth orbits around the Sun.
De acordo com a ciência aceita, a Terra orbita ao redor do Sol.
2. Established scientific consensus based on reproducible research and evidence
Accepted science shows that vaccines are effective at preventing disease.
A ciência aceita demonstra que as vacinas são eficazes na prevenção de doenças.
3. The body of scientific knowledge that is taught in academic institutions and recognized by scientific authorities
The debate centered on whether the new findings contradicted accepted science.
O debate centrou-se em saber se as novas descobertas contradiziam a ciência aceita.
This phrase is commonly used in debates about scientific validity, particularly in discussions about climate change, vaccines, and evolution. In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, the term reflects the importance of scientific methodology and peer review in academic discourse. It often appears in educational contexts and public health communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mainstream scienceestablished sciencescientific consensusorthodox sciencepeer-reviewed science
Antonyms / Antônimos
pseudosciencefringe sciencediscredited scienceunproven theories

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ciência aceita
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
ciência aceite
Portuguese spelling variant; commonly used in European Portuguese scientific discourse
Brazil
consenso científico
Alternative term emphasizing scientific consensus
General
ciência estabelecida
Alternative translation emphasizing established nature of the science

Related Words

peer reviewscientific methodevidence-basedempirical researchscientific community

Related Idioms & Phrases

goes against accepted science
according to accepted science
challenges accepted science
mainstream vs. accepted science
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