scientific

/ˈsɪən.tɪfɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the study of the natural world, especially when using a systematic method of observation and experiment

“The scientific community has been studying the effects of climate change for decades.”

2. noun

a scientific fact or theory

“The scientific consensus is that the Earth orbits the Sun.”

3. adverb

in a scientific manner

“The experiment was conducted scientifically to ensure accurate results.”

Synonyms

  • academic
  • research-based
  • scholarly

Antonyms

  • superstitious
  • unproven
  • unscientific