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scientific

Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪk/

The English word “scientific” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Related or connected to science
  2. Derived from or consistent with the scientific method.
  3. In accord with the procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French scientifique, from Medieval Latin scientificus (“pertaining to science”).

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