scientific
ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk
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Definition of scientific - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
methodologydone in a careful and systematic way
  • He organized his notes in a scientific manner.
methodical systematic
2.
scienceTECH.related to or about scienceTECH.
  • The scientific community gathered for the conference.
academic empirical systematic
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Expressions with scientific

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information from studies or tests used to support or challenge ideas
The new medicine was approved only after strong scientific evidence was collected.
group of scientists and researchers working in related fields or disciplines
The scientific community continues to investigate the long-term effects of climate change.
expert in science who gives guidance and recommendations to others
The minister consulted a scientific advisor before announcing the new health policy.
electronic calculator with advanced functions for science and math
He used a scientific calculator for the physics exam.
tool used for scientific purposes
The microscope is a common scientific instrument in biology labs.
systematic way to find answers using observation and experiments
The scientific method helps scientists test their ideas.

Origin of scientific

Latin, scientia (knowledge) + -ficus (making)

Terms with scientific included in their meaning

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scientific
living organism that moves and consumes others
science
scientific test conducted to discover something new
branch
specific branch of scientific knowledge
science
machines and equipment developed from scientific knowledge
general use
application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
science
test to explore scientific questions
exhibit place
place displaying scientific exhibits and artifacts
education
school assignment related to scientific topics

Examples of scientific in a sentence

  • The experiment was conducted in a scientific fashion.
  • Her scientific approach impressed the panel.
  • Scientific research has advanced significantly.

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  1. French:scientifique, ...
  2. German:wissenschaftlich, ...
  3. Italian:scientifico, ...
  4. Spanish:científico, ...
  5. Portuguese:científico, de ciência, ...
  6. Chinese:科学的, 学术的, ...
  7. Japanese:科学的な, 学術的な, ...
  8. Arabic:عِلْمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיטָתִי, מַדָּעִי, ...
  10. Russian:научный, естественнонаучный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:науковий, науково обґрунтований, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यवस्थित, विज्ञान-संबंधी, ...

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