sci ‧ en ‧ tif ‧ ic S3 W2 /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk◂/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ science , ↑ scientist ; adverb : ↑ scientifically ; adjective : ↑ scientific ≠ ↑ unscientific ]
1 . [no comparative] about or related to science, or using its methods:
We believe in investing in scientific research.
the limits of scientific knowledge
decisions based on scientific evidence
the international scientific community (=scientists)
2 . informal using an organized system:
I keep accounts for the business, but I’m not scientific about it.
3 . the scientific method the usual process of finding out information in science, which involves testing your ideas by performing ↑ experiment s and making decisions based on the results
—scientifically /-kli/ adverb :
It hasn’t been scientifically proven, though.