scientist

[sahy-uhn-tist]

noun

1. an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences.

Scientist

¹

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer

2. short for Christian Scientist See Christian Scientist

scientist

²

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods

Other Word Forms

• nonscientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scientist¹

1825–35; < Latin scient ( ia ) science + -ist

Example Sentences

Supershear earthquakes are more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Researchers at Auburn University have now developed a groundbreaking type of material that allows scientists to precisely control these tiny charged particles.

Read more on Science Daily

Similar heat-driven mechanisms could occur on other rocky planets, offering planetary scientists additional signs to identify worlds capable of supporting life.

Read more on Science Daily

While for humans it's a brief jolt of annoyance, scientists are discovering that static electricity plays a major role in the survival and behavior of many small organisms.

Read more on Science Daily

In the study, the scientists observed that these microscopic tubes, known as nanotubes, primarily formed to help neurons expel toxic small molecules such as amyloid-beta.

Read more on Science Daily

Related Words

• analyst 
• chemist 
• expert 
• physicist