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'''Word-based science''' was a [[science]] that used words, instead of the usual numbers, as was more common in most species. It was employed by the [[Carrionite]]s by [[1599]]. It closely resembled [[ | '''Word-based science''' was a [[science]] that used words, instead of the usual numbers, as was more common in most species. It was employed by the [[Carrionite]]s by [[1599]]. It closely resembled [[witchcraft]], and was probably the inspiration for certain motifs of the legend. It was of a complex nature, seemingly requiring certain words, certain rhythm, and a certain environment. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Shakespeare Code (TV story)|The Shakespeare Code]]'') According to the [[Sixth Doctor]], it was related to the [[Sapir-Whorf hypothesis]], an idea that the structure of a [[language]] influenced its speakers' world view. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Carrionite Curse (audio story)|The Carrionite Curse]]'') | ||
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