'''Science''' (from the [[Latin]] ''scientia'', '[[knowledge]]') is a system of acquiring knowledge based on the [[scientific method]], as well as the organized body of [[knowledge]] gained through such [[research]].[http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=science "science"] defined by various dictionaries at "reference.com"] Science as defined here is sometimes termed 'pure science' to differentiate it from [[applied science]], which is the application of scientific research to specific human needs.
+
'''Science''' (from the [[Latin]] ''scientia'', '[[knowledge]]') is a system of acquiring knowledge based on the [[scientific method]], as well as the organized body of [[knowledge]] gained through such [[research]]. (See [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=science "science" defined by various dictionaries at "reference.com"] Science as defined here is sometimes termed 'pure science' to differentiate it from [[applied science]], which is the application of scientific research to specific human needs.
Fields of science are commonly classified along two major lines:
Fields of science are commonly classified along two major lines: