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scientifically
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In a way that follows scientific methods or principles.
"The claim has not yet been scientifically proven."
"She approached the diet scientifically, tracking every result."
How to Use Scientifically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone or considered using the methods and standards of science.
Common pairings
scientifically proven
scientifically accurate
Word Forms
more scientifically comparative, most scientifically superlative
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Etymology
From scientific plus the adverb-forming suffix -ally.