scientifico

1 of 2

noun

sci·​en·​tif·​i·​co
ˌsīən‧ˈtifə̇ˌkō
plural scientificoes or scientificos
: a practitioner in some branch of science

scientifico-

2 of 2

combining form

: scientific and
scientificoromantic
scientificophilosophic

Word History

Etymology

Noun

scientist + -fico (as in magnifico)

Combining form

scientific entry 1 + -o-

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“Scientifico.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientifico. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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