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Origin of the word 'Science' is from

A

French word 'Scientia'

B

Greek word 'Scientia'

C

Latin word 'Scientia', which means 'scientific'

D

Latin word 'Scientia', which means 'to know'

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To determine the origin of the word 'science', we need to analyze the provided options and identify the correct etymology. **Step 1: Review the options provided.** - Option 1: French word 'scientia' - Option 2: Greek word 'scientia' - Option 3: Latin word 'scientia' meaning 'scientific' - Option 4: Latin word 'scientia' meaning 'to know' **Step 2: Analyze each option.** - **Option 1**: The word 'science' does not originate from a French word. This option is incorrect. - **Option 2**: The word 'science' does not originate from a Greek word. This option is also incorrect. - **Option 3**: While 'scientia' is a Latin word, it does not mean 'scientific'. This option is incorrect. - **Option 4**: The correct origin of the word 'science' is from the Latin word 'scientia', which translates to 'to know'. This option is correct. **Step 3: Conclusion** The origin of the word 'science' is from the Latin word 'scientia', which means 'to know'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. ---
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