Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Nearby Words

scientistic

 - 2 dictionary results
Scientists
Find Scientists Online. Free Shipping $50 on 100,000 Items!
Target.com/FreeShipping
Learn Science Online
Earn An Online Degree in Science. Request Free Information Today!
www.eLearners.com/Science

sci⋅en⋅tis⋅tic

  [sahy-uhn-tis-tik]
Use scientistic in a Sentence
–adjective
1. characterized by or having an exaggerated belief in the principles and methods of science.
2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by scientism.
Origin:
1875–80; scientist + -ic

Related forms:
sci⋅en⋅tis⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To scientistic
Scientists
Find Scientists Online. Free Shipping $50 on 100,000 Items!
Target.com/FreeShipping
Learn Science Online
Earn An Online Degree in Science. Request Free Information Today!
www.eLearners.com/Science
sci·en·tism   (sī'ən-tĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The collection of attitudes and practices considered typical of scientists.

  2. The belief that the investigative methods of the physical sciences are applicable or justifiable in all fields of inquiry.

sci'en·tis'tic adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see scientistic on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way