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sci·en·tif·ic

scientific

 
 
pronunciation:
saI n tI fihk
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: When something is scientific, it is done according to the ideas and rules of science. Science is studying nature or humans in a very careful way and testing each idea about these things to see if it's true.
A cure for the disease will eventually be found through scientific research.Doing an experiment that no one else can copy is not considered scientific.
definition 2: When something is scientific, it has to do with science.
Cole's mother is a chemistry professor, so she has many scientific books on her bookshelf.Megan likes to read books about space, plants, rocks, and other scientific subjects.
derivation: scientifically (adv.)
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