Scientific

Definition

The term "scientific" describes something related to or based on the principles of science and its methods.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
• Respelling: SIGH-uhn-TIF-ik

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
• Respelling: SIGH-uhn-TIF-ik

Etymology

The word "scientific" originates from the Latin "scientia," meaning "knowledge," combined with the suffix "-fic," from "facere," meaning "to make." It came into use in the late Middle English period to denote something related to systematic study or organized knowledge.

Derivatives

• Scientifically (adverb)
• Scientist (noun)
• Unscientific (adjective)
• Scientificity (noun, rare)
• Scientificism (noun, rare)

Synonyms

• Systematic
• Empirical
• Methodical

Antonyms

• Unscientific
• Unsystematic
• None

Usage

The term "scientific" is widely used in contexts related to research, experiments, and systematic inquiry. For example: "The report was based on scientific evidence," or "He took a scientific approach to solve the problem."

Related Terms

• Science: The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world.
• Experiment: A procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis or demonstrate a known fact.
• Methodology: A system of methods used in a particular field of study.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Relating to science or the systematic study of the natural world: Refers to anything involving scientific principles or methods.
  • Example: "The scientific method relies on observation and experimentation."
• Based on or characterized by the principles of science: Refers to actions or thoughts grounded in empirical or systematic reasoning.
  • Example: "The research was conducted in a scientific manner."
• Methodical or systematic: Refers to a structured or organized approach.
  • Example: "She applied a scientific approach to organizing her data."