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

/ ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk /

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

Derived Forms

• ˌscienˈtifically, adverb

Other Words From

• scien·tifi·cal·ly adverb
• anti·scien·tific adjective
• anti·scien·tifi·cal·ly adverb
• counter·scien·tific adjective
• nonsci·en·tific adjective
• nonsci·en·tifi·cal·ly adverb
• presci·en·tific adjective
• prosci·en·tific adjective
• quasi-scien·tific adjective
• quasi-scien·tifi·cal·ly adverb
• super·scien·tific adjective
• super·scien·tifi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scientific¹

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

Example Sentences

This timing coincides with the rise of scientific observation, resulting in a systematic documentation of plant and animal life.

From Science Daily

"Unlike traditional environmental monitoring, which can be costly and time consuming, or simply impossible, these organisms provide cheap, ready-made, archival data, which can be extracted using a scientific method called chemical sclerochronology."

From Science Daily

There is also a lack of scientific research on the specific advantages and disadvantages for learning of different teaching approaches based on two-state systems.

From Science Daily

Bhattacharya commented on X that he is “honored and humbled,” and that “We will reform American scientific institutions so that they are worthy of trust again.”

From Science Magazine

Speaking to The Washington Post earlier this year, Bhattacharaya framed his agenda in populist terms, claiming he would change how scientific research is funded to reduce the power of officials like the now-retired Anthony Fauci.

From Salon

Related Words

• experimental
• mathematical
• objective