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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

   Scrabble Points: 17

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     SCIENTIFIC meaning: 1. relating to science, or using the...

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   • Scientific: Catalan Translation

     scientific translate: científic. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Scientific: Japanese Translation

     SCIENTIFIC translate: 科学的な, 科学の, 科学的（かがくてき）な. Learn more in...

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     SCIENTIFIC translate: wissenschaftlich, wissenschaftlich....

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     scientific translate: 과학적인. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SCIENTIFIC translate: عِلْمي. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SCIENTIFIC translate: científico, científico/ca...

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   Definitions of scientific. adjective. conforming with the principles or methods used in science. “a scientific approach” synonyms: technological. based in scientific and industrial progress. see more. adjective. of or relating to the practice of science. “ scientific journals” Pronunciation. US. /ˌˈsaɪənˌtɪfɪk/ UK. /saɪɛnˈtɪfɪk/ Cite this entry.