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scientific

[sahy-uhn-tif-ik]

adjective

  1. of or relating to science or the sciences.

    scientific studies.

  2. occupied or concerned with science.

    scientific experts.

  3. regulated by or conforming to the principles of exact science.

    scientific procedures.

  4. systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.



scientific

/ ˌɪəˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) of, relating to, derived from, or used in science

    scientific equipment

  2. (prenominal) occupied in science

    scientific manpower

  3. conforming with the principles or methods used in science

    a scientific approach

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • scientifically adverb
  • antiscientific adjective
  • antiscientifically adverb
  • counterscientific adjective
  • nonscientific adjective
  • nonscientifically adverb
  • prescientific adjective
  • proscientific adjective
  • quasi-scientific adjective
  • quasi-scientifically adverb
  • superscientific adjective
  • superscientifically adverb
  • ˌˈپھ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scientific1

1580–90; < Medieval Latin scientificus, equivalent to scient- ( science ) + -i - -i- + -ficus -fic
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Example Sentences

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That might sound like an abstruse philosophical argument, but he says it's a hot debate within the scientific community.

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So he announced that he would appoint a scientific committee and they would do a national deliberative poll to decide whether or not to build the reactors.

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“Wildfire Days” is not as sweeping or scientific; it’s more personal and entertaining.

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For Mr Chandrashekhar, boosting India's apple output will take more than just scientific work.

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The Food Standards Agency's chief scientific advisor said shoppers should stick to "trusted" retailers in the UK as the products they sell are more likely to be made for the domestic market.

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