First Known Use: 1589
Dictionary
scientific
adjective sci·en·tif·ic \ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik\
: of or relating to science
: done in an organized way that agrees with the methods and principles of science
Full Definition of SCIENTIFIC
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
— sci·en·tif·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See scientific defined for English-language learners
See scientific defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of SCIENTIFIC
Medieval Latin scientificus producing knowledge, from Latin scient-, sciens + -i- + -ficus -fic
Other Physics Terms
Rhymes with SCIENTIFIC
SCIENTIFIC Defined for Kids
scientific
adjective sci·en·tif·ic \ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik\
Definition of SCIENTIFIC for Kids
1
: relating to science or scientists <scientific theories>
2
: using or applying the methods of science <scientific research>
— sci·en·tif·i·cal·ly \-ˈti-fi-kə-lē\ adverb
Medical Dictionary
scientific
adjective sci·en·tif·ic \ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik\
Medical Definition of SCIENTIFIC
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
—sci·en·tif·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Learn More About SCIENTIFIC
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: scientificalPrevious Word in the Dictionary: scientia scientiarumAll Words Near: scientific
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up scientific? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).