Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.
SCIENTIFICALLY
scientifically
(adverb) with respect to science; in a scientific way; “this is scientifically interesting”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
scientifically (comparative more scientifically, superlative most scientifically)
Using science or methods of science.
Using the scientific method.
Methodically.
With regard to science.
From a scientific perspective.
Synonyms
• (methodically): systematically, systemwise; see also methodically
Source: Wiktionary
Sci`en*tif"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a scientific manner; according to the rules or principles of science. It is easier to believe than to be scientifically instructed. Locke.
SCIENTIFIC
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.
SCIENTIFICAL
Sci`en*tif"ic*al, a.
Definition: Scientific. Locke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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