Definitions for Scientific
ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪkSci·en·tif·ic

Princeton's WordNet(4.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. scientific(adj)

   of or relating to the practice of science

   "scientific journals"

2. scientific(adj)

   conforming with the principles or methods used in science

   "a scientific approach"

Wiktionary(3.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. scientific(Adjective)

   Of, or having to do with science.

2. scientific(Adjective)

   Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.

3. scientific(Adjective)

   In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Scientific(adj)

   of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations

   Etymology: [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.]

2. Scientific(adj)

   agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils

   Etymology: [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.]

3. Scientific(adj)

   having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument

   Etymology: [F. scientifique; L. scientia science + facere to make.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. scientific

   Of or relating to science.

   The scientific knowledge was useful to demonstrate the validity of the chosen sciences.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 5, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Scientific' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1706

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Scientific' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3935

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Scientific' in Adjectives Frequency: #225

How to pronounce Scientific?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Scientific in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Scientific in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Scientific in a Sentence

1. Luis Elizondo:

   That scientific analysis includes physical analysis, it includes molecular and chemical analysis and ultimately it includes nuclear analysis.

2. Julie Swann:

   I tell my family, This is our new normal. Were going to get used to it, from a scientific point of view, we dont have a choice.

3. Nick Schwellenbach:

   It's still an industry attempt to influence the committee's makeup and the scientific advice it would ultimately provide. But the attempt likely happened too late after the die had been cast and membership was decided.

4. Josh Holland:

   Travel programs, fitness apps and virtual training are the latest trends in recent years, including the 'Scientific 7 Minute Workout' which gained popularity because of its effectiveness and short time requirement.

5. Debbie Wasserman Schultz:

   I just want to clarify that Stuckey is expressing her own opinion exclusively, and has no scientific or particular expertise in this subject matter whatsoever.

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