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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Described as more precious than gold because of their scientific value, the samples could offer fresh insights into how the Moon formed and evolved.
From BBC
They were a scientific achievement, however their real-world impact in patients has been labelled by some as too small to be noticeable.
From BBC
At the same time, journal editors reported a surge of smoothly written submissions that did not seem to add much scientific value.
From Science Daily
Because of this belief, most scientific efforts have focused on preventing the disease or slowing its progression, rather than attempting to restore lost brain function.
From Science Daily
Their findings were recently published in the scientific journal Physical Review Letters.
From Science Daily
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