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scientific | scientifically |

As an adjective scientific

is of, or having to do with science.

As an adverb scientifically is

using science or methods of science.

scientific

English

Alternative forms

* scientifick

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or having to do with science.
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  • Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
  • In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science. Scientific. Dictionary.com. May 22, 2011
  • Derived terms

    * pseudoscientific * scientifical * scientific method * scientificness

    See also

    * academic

    References

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    scientifically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Using science or methods of science.
  • Using the scientific method.
  • Methodically.
  • He tried to approach his bad habits '''scientifically .
  • With regard to science.
  • From a scientific perspective.
  • Scientifically , there's nothing special about the year 2012.