Definition of scientific Scientific

/sajˌʌntɪˈfɪk/ - [sayuntifik] - sci•en•tif•ic

We found 10 definitions of scientific from 4 different sources.

What does scientific mean?

Adjective
scientific - conforming with the principles or methods used in science; "a scientific approach"
		unscientific not consistent with the methods or principles of science; "an unscientific lack of objectivity"
scientific - of or relating to the practice of science; "scientific journals"

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scientific (Adjective)
Of, or having to do with science.
scientific (Adjective)
Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method .
scientific (Adjective)
In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science. Scientific. Dictionary. com. May 22, 2011.

scientific (a.)
Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations.
scientific (a.)
Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils.
scientific (a.)
Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument.