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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Users and industry observers have noted Proton AG’s focus on scientific and ethical principles, as well as its emphasis on user privacy.
From Salon
Nonetheless, as this book shows, Lamarck really was a scientific pioneer, recognizing the importance of the insight that living things change over time.
All of that content came from scientific sections that were written by Mr. Horton and myself.
“We are concerned this testing, without the proper scientific, regulatory and environmental context, can lead to oversimplified statements, not representative of the product category or industry.”
From Salon
After a years-long investigation involving research, scientific testing and statements from now elderly witnesses, the headless statue arrived back in Turkey last year.
From Barron's
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