Recherche: meaning, definitions and examples

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recherche

 

[ rɪˈʃɛrʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic study

Recherche is a French term that translates to 'research' in English. It refers to the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions. In academic circles, it often denotes thorough and rigorous analysis in various fields of study.

Synonyms

analysis, inquiry, investigation, study

Examples of usage

  • La recherche scientifique est essentielle pour le progrès technologique.
  • Nous avons besoin de plus de recherches sur le changement climatique.
  • La recherche en biologie a conduit à des découvertes révolutionnaires.

Translations

Translations of the word "recherche" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisa

🇮🇳 अनुसंधान

🇩🇪 Forschung

🇮🇩 penelitian

🇺🇦 дослідження

🇵🇱 badania

🇯🇵 研究

🇫🇷 recherche

🇪🇸 investigación

🇹🇷 araştırma

🇰🇷 연구

🇸🇦 بحث

🇨🇿 výzkum

🇸🇰 výskum

🇨🇳 研究

🇸🇮 raziskava

🇮🇸 rannsókn

🇰🇿 зерттеу

🇬🇪 კვლევა

🇦🇿 tədqiqat

🇲🇽 investigación

Etymology

The term 'recherche' originates from the French verb 'rechercher', which means 'to seek' or 'to search for'. The word is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back', and 'chercher', meaning 'to look for' or 'to search'. The concept of recherche as a detailed exploration of a topic emerged in the 18th century as the fields of science, philosophy, and social sciences began to formalize their methods of investigation. It has since been adopted in various academic disciplines to denote rigorous and systematic research methodologies, reflecting the evolution of knowledge and understanding through empirical study.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,430, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.