scientific
Americanadjective
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of or relating to science or the sciences.
scientific studies.
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occupied or concerned with science.
scientific experts.
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regulated by or conforming to the principles of exact science.
scientific procedures.
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systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.
adjective
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(prenominal) of, relating to, derived from, or used in science
scientific equipment
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(prenominal) occupied in science
scientific manpower
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conforming with the principles or methods used in science
a scientific approach
Other Word Forms
- antiscientific adjective
- antiscientifically adverb
- counterscientific adjective
- nonscientific adjective
- nonscientifically adverb
- prescientific adjective
- proscientific adjective
- quasi-scientific adjective
- quasi-scientifically adverb
- scientifically adverb
- superscientific adjective
- superscientifically adverb
Etymology
Origin of scientific
1580–90; < Medieval Latin scientificus, equivalent to scient- ( science ) + -i - -i- + -ficus -fic
Example Sentences
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According to results published in the scientific journal Immunity, what matters most is not just how many Treg cells are present, but which kind they are.
From Science Daily
Enlarging the suit by around three-quarters of an inch was enough to increase lift by 5% and lengthen jumps by more than 16 feet, according to the scientific research.
Journalism requires thought, patience, critical thinking and the application of the scientific method to mass communication.
From Salon
He had long cultivated access and proximity to other powerful men in media and entertainment and used his wealth to fund scientific research and gain a foothold in elite academic circles.
From Salon
It represents a major reorganisation of the way Britain's scientific research and innovation is prioritised and funded with public money, and has angered many in the research community.
From BBC
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