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   sci·en·tif·ic

   /ˌsīənˈtifik/

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

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

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

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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.

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

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   the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, or knowledge obtained about the world by watching it carefully and experimenting: [ U ] Advances in medical science mean that people are living longer. [ U ] She shows a talent for math and 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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   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.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › scientificScientific Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SCIENTIFIC meaning: 1 : of or relating to science; 2 : done in an organized way that agrees with the methods and principles of science

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishscientific adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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.

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

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    The meaning of SCIENCE is knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method. How to use science in a sentence.