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- [sahy-uh n-tist]
- /ˈsaɪ ən tɪst/
- /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-uh n-tist]
- /ˈsaɪ ən tɪst/
Definitions of scientist word
- noun scientist an expert in science, especially one of the physical or natural sciences. 1
- countable noun scientist A scientist is someone who has studied science and whose job is to teach or do research in science. 0
- noun scientist a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods 0
- noun scientist Christ as supreme spiritual healer 0
- noun scientist short for Christian Scientist 0
- noun scientist a specialist in science; esp., a person whose profession is investigating in one of the natural sciences, as biology, chemistry, physics, etc. 0
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Origin of scientist
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin scient(ia) science + -ist
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Parts of speech for Scientist
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scientist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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".
scientist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scientist
noun scientist
- analyzer — An analyzer is a piece of equipment used to analyze the substances that are present in something such as a gas.
- artiste — An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example a singer or a dancer.
- clinician — A clinician is a doctor who specializes in clinical work.
- doc — Directed Oc
- doctor — a person licensed to practice medicine, as a physician, surgeon, dentist, or veterinarian.
Antonyms for scientist
noun scientist
- artiste — An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example a singer or a dancer.
- artist — An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures or creates sculptures as a job or a hobby.
- handicrafter — One who engages in handicrafts.
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