scientific Meaning & Definition
What Does Scientific Mean?
As an adjective, scientific means Related or connected to science: Derived from or consistent with the scientific method. In accord with the procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science. It is also used to mean Derived from or consistent with the scientific method.
Scientific: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | technological, methodical and systematic |
| Antonyms | unscientific |
| Comparative / superlative | more scientific, most scientific |
Scientific Definition (Adjective)
- Related or connected to science: Derived from or consistent with the scientific method. In accord with the procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
- Derived from or consistent with the scientific method.
- In accord with the procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
Adjective
- Of, or having to do with science.
- 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.
Synonyms of Scientific
Scientific synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Scientific
Scientific in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
scientific (comparative more scientific, superlative most scientific)
Words That Rhyme With Scientific
Origin of Scientific
Borrowed from Middle French scientifique, from Medieval Latin scientificus (“pertaining to science”).
Pronouncing Scientific
You say scientific as //ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪk//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scientific
What part of speech is scientific?
Scientific is an adjective.
What is another word for scientific?
Close synonyms of scientific are technological, methodical and systematic. See the full list of scientific synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of scientific?
The opposite of scientific is unscientific.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of scientific?
The comparative form is more scientific and the superlative form is most scientific.