scientific
[adjective]
Synonyms: systematic, accurate, controlled, exact, mathematical, precise

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sci‧en‧tif‧ic S3 W2 /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk◂/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: science, scientist; adverb: scientifically; adjective: scientific ≠ unscientific]

1. [no comparative] about or related to science, or using its methods:
We believe in investing in scientific research.
the limits of scientific knowledge
decisions based on scientific evidence
the international scientific community (=scientists)

2. informal using an organized system:
I keep accounts for the business, but I’m not scientific about it.

3. the scientific method the usual process of finding out information in science, which involves testing your ideas by performing experiments and making decisions based on the results
—scientifically /-kli/ adverb:
It hasn’t been scientifically proven, though.

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scientific
adj.
VERBS be, look, seem
ADV. highly It all looks highly scientific!
truly | purely Her curiosity was purely scientific.
not very His approach was not very scientific.

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scientific
adjective
BAD: I'm studying for a scientific degree.
GOOD: I'm studying for a science degree.
BAD: He's good at scientific subjects.
GOOD: He's good at science subjects.
BAD: The Scientific Centre is next to the History Museum.
GOOD: The Science Centre is next to the History Museum.

Usage Note:
Scientific is mainly used to describe something that is done or produced by scientists: 'We still don't have a scientific explanation for these mysterious events.' 'Many scientific research projects are funded by the private sector.'
When you mean 'used for, devoted to, based on or specializing in science', use science + noun: 'a new science laboratory', 'a science lesson', 'science fiction'.

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