Nonscientific
(adjective)
- Not relating to or involving science.
- Not based on empirical evidence or scientific method.
Origin:
From non- + scientific, formed in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The nonscientific explanations for the natural phenomena were not accepted by the scientific community.
- The nonscientific beliefs were considered superstitious.
- The nonscientific approach was not suitable for solving the complex problem.
- The nonscientific methods of healing were dismissed by the medical profession.
- The argument was purely nonscientific and lacked any concrete evidence.