SCIENTIFIC

scientific

(adjective) conforming with the principles or methods used in science; “a scientific approach”

scientific

(adjective) of or relating to the practice of science; “scientific journals”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

scientific (comparative more scientific, superlative most scientific)

Of, or having to do with science.

Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.

In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.

Synonyms

• (having to do with science): See also scientific

• (consistent with the scientific method)

• (in accord with procedures): methodical, systematic; see also methodical

Source: Wiktionary

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Sci`en*tif"ic, a. Etym: [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.]

1. Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations.

2. Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils.

3. Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument. Bossuet is as scientific in the structure of his sentences. Lander. Scientific method, the method employed in exact science and consisting of: (a) Careful and abundant observation and experiment. (b) generalization of the results into formulated "Laws" and statements.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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