scientistic
Use Scientistic in a sentence
ənˈtɪs adjective
1.
characterized by or having an exaggerated belief in the principles and methods of science.
2.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by scientism.
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scientism (ˈsaɪənˌtɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the application of, or belief in, the scientific method |
| 2. | the uncritical application of scientific or quasi-scientific methods to inappropriate fields of study or investigation |
| scien'tistic | |
| —adj | |
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Scientistic
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Example sentences
And science's many successes do not justify scientism or a scientistic view of life.
It's a game, because they don't want their scientistic dogma contradicted.
And if you can sprinkle your homiletics with scientistic jargon, so much the better.
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