Scientific
(adjective)
- Relating to, involving, or based on the systematic study of natural phenomena and the laws that govern them.
- Relating to or conforming with the methods or principles of science.
- Characterized by a systematic and logical approach to investigation, experimentation, and discovery.
- Having or showing a systematic and methodical approach to a particular subject or problem.
- Applying or using the scientific method or principles.
Origin:
The word 'scientific' comes from the latin word 'scientia' which means 'knowledge.'.
Examples:
- This scientific experiment will test the hypothesis.
- She has a scientific mind and always seeks evidence-based solutions.
- The scientific method requires observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.
- The scientific community has reached a consensus on the issue.
- His scientific research has contributed greatly to our understanding of the universe.