normal science

a science at the stage of development when it is characterized by a paradigm consisting of universal agreement about the nature of the science, its practices, assumptions, and methods and satisfaction with its empirical progress. Compare immature science; preparadigmatic science. See paradigm shift; scientific revolution. [proposed by U.S. philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn (1922–1996)]

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January 30th 2025

mistress

n. a woman with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship, usually without the knowledge of his wife.