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adjective \ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik\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 Origin of SCIENTIFIC
Medieval Latin scientificus producing knowledge, from Latin scient-, sciens + -i- + -ficus -fic
First Known Use: 1589
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adjective \ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)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\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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