scientistic

[ sahy-uhn-tis-tik ]

/ ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪs tɪk /

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adjective

characterized by or having an exaggerated belief in the principles and methods of science.

of, relating to, or characterized by scientism.

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Origin of scientistic

First recorded in 1875–80; scientist + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM scientistic

sci·en·tis·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby scientistic

scientific notation, scientific socialism, scientific theory, scientism, scientist, scientistic, scientize, Scientology, sci-fi, scil., scilicet