scientific

[ sahy-uh n-tif-ik ]
/ ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to science or the sciences: scientific studies.
occupied or concerned with science: scientific experts.
regulated by or conforming to the principles of exact science: scientific procedures.
systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.

Origin of scientific

1580–90; < Medieval Latin scientificus, equivalent to scient- (see science) + -i - -i- + -ficus -fic

OTHER WORDS FROM scientific

British Dictionary definitions for antiscientific (1 of 2)

antiscientific
/ (ˌæntɪˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk) /

adjective

opposed to the principles, methods, or aims of science

British Dictionary definitions for antiscientific (2 of 2)

scientific
/ (ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk) /

adjective

(prenominal) of, relating to, derived from, or used in science scientific equipment
(prenominal) occupied in science scientific manpower
conforming with the principles or methods used in science a scientific approach

Derived forms of scientific

scientifically, adverb