scientific

English

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Of, or having to do with science.
  • Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
  • In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French scientifique derived from Latin scientificus root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰeh₁-

Gloss

put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

哺

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