/sɛnˈtɪˈɛ

Definitions

1. noun

Knowledge or learning, especially in the classical sense, or the study of the arts and sciences.

“The ancient Greeks prized scientia as a key part of their intellectual pursuits.”

2. noun

In the Renaissance, scientia referred specifically to the study of the physical sciences and the natural world.

“Leonardo da Vinci’s work embodied the ideals of scientia and artistic expression.”