Scientific: meaning, definitions and examples

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scientific

 

[ ˌsʌɪənˈtɪfɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

knowledge and study

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Synonyms

expert, researcher, scholar

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,198, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.