scientific

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French scientifique, from Medieval Latin scientificus.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/

Adjective

scientific

1. Of, or having to do with science.
2. Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
3. In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.

Synonyms

• (having to do with science) See also Thesaurus:scientific
• (consistent with the scientific method)
• (in accord with procedures) methodical, systematic; see also Thesaurus:methodical

Translations

• French: scientifique
• German: wissenschaftlich
• Italian: scientifico
• Portuguese: científico
• Russian: нау́чный
• Spanish: científico

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