scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 
1
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
2
: conducted in the manner of science or according to results of investigation by science : practicing or using thorough or systematic methods
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What is now the University of Arkansas established experiments in scientific horticulture, thus becoming an important asset to the apple industry.
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The functional fragrance space has always been a murky one, with many perfumes marketed as wellness products with psychological benefits despite a general lack of scientific evidence.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
Studying the beliefs and ideas of a past time and place bumped the object to one side, where it now was given equal weight to economics, literature, religion, scientific developments, politics and other varieties of social life.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The most recent came on Monday during SpaceX’s 31st commercial resupply mission, which launched to the space station filled with nearly 6,000 pounds of supplies and scientific research.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
The functional fragrance space has always been a murky one, with many perfumes marketed as wellness products with psychological benefits despite a general lack of scientific evidence.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
Studying the beliefs and ideas of a past time and place bumped the object to one side, where it now was given equal weight to economics, literature, religion, scientific developments, politics and other varieties of social life.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The most recent came on Monday during SpaceX’s 31st commercial resupply mission, which launched to the space station filled with nearly 6,000 pounds of supplies and scientific research.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Scientific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or rules of science
Medical Definition
scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
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