Scientific
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
Definitions
Relating to or involving science or its methods.
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
Based on or using the principles of science.
The article presented a scientific analysis of the problem.
💡 Simply: If something's scientific, it means it follows the rules of science, like testing things to see if they're true. Like, a scientific study will do experiments!
👶 For kids: When something is scientific, it means it's like what scientists do, like experiments and looking for answers.
More Examples
Scientists use a scientific approach to solve complex problems.
We need a scientific basis for our conclusions, not just opinions.
How It's Used
"The study employed rigorous scientific methods."
"The research produced significant scientific findings."
"Scientific advancements drive technological progress."
Idioms & expressions
Scientific method
A method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
"The scientific method is the foundation of all scientific research."
Scientific community
The people who are involved in scientific work.
"The scientific community reviewed the research findings."
From Latin *scientia* ('knowledge') and *facere* ('to make'), reflecting the systematic acquisition of knowledge through observation and experimentation.
The term gained prominence with the rise of empirical science in the 17th century, particularly with the works of figures such as Isaac Newton, and it has evolved with the development of new scientific fields.
Memory tip
Think 'science' and the methods it uses: observation, experimentation, and evidence-based conclusions.