scientist

American  

[sahy-uhn-tist] / ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /

noun

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

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Scientist ¹ British  

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer

2. short for Christian Scientist See Christian Scientist

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scientist ² British  

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonscientist noun

Etymology

Origin of scientist

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

Example Sentences

Glass scientists who worked on developing the smoothest and lightest smartphone displays are now also spending time on specialized glass for packaging advanced AI processing chips, according to industry executives.

From The Wall Street Journal

The findings may help scientists develop new plasma-based methods for producing nanoparticles with specific properties for use in electronics, surface coatings, and quantum technologies.

From Science Daily

The findings suggest that scientists may need to rethink how chemical reactions in water are modeled when electric fields are involved.

From Science Daily

Much like the Rosetta Stone helped scientists interpret ancient hieroglyphics, V1298 Tau provides a key reference for understanding how the galaxy's most common planets take shape.

From Science Daily

Now, scientists have taken a major step toward solving that mystery.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• analyst
• chemist
• expert
• physicist