With reference to learning and knowledge. As a count noun. A branch of learning or knowledge; a field of study or expertise; a discipline…

A body of knowledge, a science. Obsolete.

A branch of knowledge or of skilled work; a science or art, a craft. In early times often = occult art, magic. Obsolete.

A branch or department of knowledge. Obsolete.

A particular area of knowledge or study; a recognized branch of learning; spec. (in the Middle Ages) each of the seven subjects forming the trivium…

A branch of knowledge. Obsolete. rare.

A branch of learning or knowledge; a field of study or expertise; a subject. Now also: a subcategory or element of a particular subject or field.

A field of knowledge; an art or science; a method or process relating to an art or science. Obsolete.

What is learnt or taught. a branch of learning; a science.

An art or science. Obsolete.

A body or system of principles or tenets; a doctrinal or theoretical system; a theory; a science, or department of knowledge. ? Obsolete.

A form of doctrine, theory, or practice having, or claiming to have, a distinctive character or relation: chiefly used disparagingly, and sometimes…

An academic discipline or field of knowledge; esp. one of the physical, biological, or social sciences.

A branch of knowledge the name of which ends in -ography.

One or other of the various sciences, departments of study, etc.

An academic discipline or field such as philosophy, theosophy, etc. Frequently in plural (usually with disparaging implication): such disciplines…