scientist

[ sahy-uhn-tist ]

noun

1. an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences.

Scientist

¹

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. Christian Science Christ as supreme spiritual healer
2. short for Christian Scientist See Christian Scientist

scientist

²

/ ˈsaɪəntɪst /

noun

1. a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods

Other Words From

• non·scien·tist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scientist¹

1825–35; < Latin scient ( ia ) science + -ist

Example Sentences

Instead of studying cells in a lab dish, the scientists used advanced computer modeling to analyze how molecular networks inside ciliate and mammalian cells respond to different patterns of stimulation.

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A few years back, a group of weed scientists showed that soil-applied herbicides are less effective against agricultural weeds in the context of our changing climate.

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Equipped with this new genetic information, scientists, the Colombian government, and local communities can work together to develop better protection strategies.

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Now, Scripps Research scientists have analyzed the structure and stability of a critical RSV and hMPV protein to better design vaccines that target it.

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The scientists are not only gaining a better understanding of biology in general, but also of the natural reprogramming ability of cells.

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Related Words

• analyst
• chemist
• expert
• physicist