scientific
adjective
Simple meaning
Having to do with science or following its methods
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
saɪənˈtɪfɪk
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Definition
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adjective
Related or connected to science
Derived from or consistent with the scientific method.
Conforming with the principles or methods used in science
In accord with the procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: Related or connected to science
Used this way, scientific is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Science
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Word Family
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Word family
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With respect to science.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A particular branch of scientific knowledge.
An observation that has been confirmed repeatedly and is accepted as true (although its truth is never final).
An instrument used by scientists.
Knowledge accumulated by systematic study and organized by general principles.
A method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses.
Research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses.
More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin
Synonyms
Sense: related or connected to science
Antonyms
Sense: related or connected to science
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