Scientific: meaning, definitions and examples
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scientific
[ ˌsʌɪənˈtɪfɪk ]
research and study
Relating to or used in science. Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Synonyms
empirical, systematic, technical
Examples of usage
- Scientific research requires rigorous experimentation and analysis.
- The results of the study were published in a prestigious scientific journal.
knowledge and study
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a renowned scientific in the field of physics.
- The conference brought together leading scientific from around the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "scientific" in other languages:
🇵🇹 científico
🇮🇳 वैज्ञानिक
🇩🇪 wissenschaftlich
🇮🇩 ilmiah
🇺🇦 науковий
🇵🇱 naukowy
🇯🇵 科学的 (kagakuteki)
🇫🇷 scientifique
🇪🇸 científico
🇹🇷 bilimsel
🇰🇷 과학적인 (gwahakjeog-in)
🇸🇦 علمي
🇨🇿 vědecký
🇸🇰 vedecký
🇨🇳 科学的 (kēxué de)
🇸🇮 znanstven
🇮🇸 vísindalegur
🇰🇿 ғылыми
🇬🇪 სამეცნიერო (sametsniero)
🇦🇿 elmi
🇲🇽 científico
Word origin
The word 'scientific' originated in the mid 17th century from the Latin word 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'. It was first used to describe knowledge based on the scientific method and principles. The term has since evolved to encompass a wide range of disciplines and fields of study under the umbrella of science.
See also: conscience, geoscience, prescience, science, scientist, scientists.