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   scientific

   /ˌsʌɪənˈtɪfɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science: "the scientific study of earthquakes" Similar technologicaltechnicalresearch-basedfactualknowledge-basedempiricalchemicalbiologicalmedical
   • ▪ relating to or used in science: "scientific instruments"
   • 2. systematic; methodical: "how many people buy food in an organized, scientific way?" Similar systematicmethodicalorganizedwell organizedorderedorderlymeticulousrigorousexactpreciseaccuratemathematicalregulatedcontrolledanalyticalrationalOpposite unsystematicrandom

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French scientifique or late Latin scientificus ‘producing knowledge’, from scientia (see science). Early use described the liberal arts as opposed to the ‘mechanic’ arts (i.e. arts requiring manual skill).

   Derivatives

   • 1. scientificity noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCIENTIFIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of SCIENTIFIC is of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science. How to use scientific in a sentence.

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   Scientific definition: of or relating to science or the sciences. See examples of SCIENTIFIC used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCIENTIFIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Scientific is used to describe things that relate to science or to a particular science.

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   SCIENTIFIC meaning: 1. relating to science, or using the organized methods of science: 2. careful and using a system…. Learn more.

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   Definition of scientific adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCIENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ( knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, especially by watching, measuring, and doing experiments, and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities: pure / applied science. recent developments in science and technology.

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   /ˌˈsaɪənˌtɪfɪk/ /saɪɛnˈtɪfɪk/ IPA guide. Things that are scientific are based on the principles and methods of science. Scientific evidence is the result of study and experimentation, not opinions and guesses. If you want to prove something, finding scientific support is your best bet.

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    Scientific is used to describe things that relate to science or to a particular science.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scienceScience Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    1. a. : knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method. b. : such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena : natural science. 2. a. : a department of systematized knowledge as an object of study