— scientifically , adv.
/suy'euhn tif"ik/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to science or the sciences: scientific studies.
2. occupied or concerned with science: scientific experts.
3. regulated by or conforming to the principles of exact science: scientific procedures.
4. systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.
[ 1580-90; scientificus, equiv. to scient- (see SCIENCE) + -i - -I- + -ficus -FIC ]