scientific — relating to or based on the methods and principles of science
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or based on the methods and principles of science
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's scientific method for finding lost socks: check under the bed, blame the washing machine, then buy new ones.
- The scientific study showed that students perform better after a good night's sleep.
- He approaches dating with scientific precision: analyzing compatibility data and calculating success rates.
scientific
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/]
relating to or based on the methods and principles of science
The lab team follows a scientific method — hypothesis, experiment, and careful data.
Scientific research in the Pacific requires data most specific!
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Origin
The word derives from Latin scientia (knowledge), passing through Medieval Latin scientificus before entering English. Originally meaning 'producing knowledge,' it acquired its modern sense of 'relating to science' during the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century.
Breakdown
scientia (knowledge) + -ficus (making, producing) = scientific. The suffix -ficus comes from facere (to make), creating a compound meaning 'knowledge-making' that evolved into its contemporary usage.
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“My mom's scientific method for finding lost socks: check under the bed, blame the washing machine, then buy new ones.”
“The scientific study showed that students perform better after a good night's sleep.”
“He approaches dating with scientific precision: analyzing compatibility data and calculating success rates.”
“The scientific revolution changed our understanding of the universe.”
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