scientific

 
Pronunciation: /sʌɪənˈtɪfɪk/

adjective

  • 1based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science: the scientific study of earthquakes
  • relating to or used in science: scientific instruments
  • 2 informal systematic; methodical: how many people buy food in an organized, scientific way?

Derivatives

scientifically

adverb

scientificity

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from French scientifique or late Latin scientificus 'producing knowledge', from scientia (see science). Early use described the liberal arts as opposed to the ‘mechanic’ arts (i.e. arts requiring manual skill)