adj
scientific
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adj
1
Relating to science or to the methods used in science.
"The team published their findings in a scientific journal."
"She takes a very scientific approach to solving problems."
How to Use Scientific
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing anything connected to science, or done using careful, methodical, evidence-based methods.
Common pairings
scientific method
scientific research
scientific evidence
Word Forms
more scientific comparative, most scientific superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from French scientifique, from Medieval Latin scientificus, "pertaining to science."