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scientific

sci·en·tif·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sahy-uh n-tif-ik]
    • /ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk/
    • /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-uh n-tif-ik]
    • /ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk/

Definitions of scientific word

  • adjective scientific of or relating to science or the sciences: scientific studies. 1
  • adjective scientific occupied or concerned with science: scientific experts. 1
  • adjective scientific regulated by or conforming to the principles of exact science: scientific procedures. 1
  • adjective scientific systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science. 1
  • adjective scientific relating to science 1
  • adjective scientific of scientific methods 1
See all 16 definitions of scientific

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Origin of scientific

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Medieval Latin scientificus, equivalent to scient- (see science) + -i - -i- + -ficus -fic

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Parts of speech for Scientific

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Scientific

scientific popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for scientific

adj scientific

  • algebraic — Algebraic equations, expressions, and principles are based on or use algebra.
  • algorithmic — a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.
  • all together — in chorus, in unison
  • analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
  • arithmetical — Arithmetical calculations, processes, or skills involve the addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of numbers.

adjective scientific

  • factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
  • forensic — pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
  • numerical — of or relating to numbers; of the nature of a number.
All 24 Synonyms of scientific

Antonyms for scientific

adj scientific

  • anecdotal — Anecdotal evidence is based on individual accounts, rather than on reliable research or statistics, and so may not be valid.
  • artistic — Someone who is artistic is good at drawing or painting, or arranging things in a beautiful way.
All 2 Antonyms of scientific

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    a coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena: Einstein's theory of relativity. Synonyms: principle, law, doctrine.

  • scientific creationism

    the belief that the account of creation in the early chapters of Genesis is scientifically as well as religiously valid and that it can be supported by scientific evidence apart from scriptural authority.

  • creation science

    teaching and research based upon the belief that the biblical account of the creation of the world is scientific fact

  • humanist

    a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity.

  • international scientific vocabulary

    a vocabulary of scientific and technical words, terms, formulas, and symbols that are almost universally understood by scientists and similarly used in at least two languages. Abbreviation: ISV.

  • laboratory

    a building, part of a building, or other place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests, investigations, etc., or to manufacture chemicals, medicines, or the like.
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