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unscientific

[uhn-sahy-uhn-tif-ik]

adjective

  1. not scientific; not employed in science.

    an unscientific measuring device.

  2. not conforming to the principles or methods of science.

    an unscientific approach to a problem.

  3. not demonstrating scientific knowledge or scientific methods.

    an unscientific report.



unscientific

/ ˌʌԲɪəˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity

  2. ignorant of science

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Other Word Forms

  • unscientifically adverb
  • ˌܲԲˈپھ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unscientific1

First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + scientific
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It was the result of "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism", he said.

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Kim earlier said Wednesday's incident was caused by "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism".

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Kim said on Thursday the accident was caused by "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism".

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Kim said on Thursday that the accident was caused by "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism".

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Kim attributed Thursday's accident, which took place at a shipyard in the eastern port city of Chongjin, to "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism".

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