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sci⋅en⋅tif⋅ic

  [sahy-uhn-tif-ik]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to science or the sciences: scientific studies.
2. occupied or concerned with science: scientific experts.
3. regulated by or conforming to the principles of exact science: scientific procedures.
4. systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.
Origin:
1580–90; < ML scientificus, equiv. to scient- (see science ) + -i - -i- + -ficus -fic

Related forms:
sci⋅en⋅tif⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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pre·sci·en·tif·ic   (prē-sī'ən-tĭf'ĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or occurring at a time before the advent of modern science and the application of its methods.

  2. Prior to testing or formulation in scientific terms; preliminary: a statement that is as yet prescientific.

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Main Entry: sci·en·tif·ic
Pronunciation: "sI-&n-'tif-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods orprinciples of science —sci·en·tif·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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