Definition of SCIENTIFIC

scientific

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to the practice of science
    • "scientific journals"
  • conforming with the principles or methods used in science
    • "a scientific approach"

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

unscientific

Scrabble Score: 17

scientific is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 20

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