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Definition of Scientific
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the practice of science. "Scientific journals"
2. Adjective. Conforming with the principles or methods used in science. "A scientific approach"
Definition of Scientific
1. a. Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations.
Definition of Scientific
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Medical Definition of Scientific
1. 1. Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations. 2. Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils. 3. Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument. "Bossuet is as scientific in the structure of his sentences." (Lander) Scientific method, the method employed in exact science and consisting of: (a) Careful and abundant observation and experiment. (b) generalisation of the results into formulated "Laws" and statements. Origin: F. Scientifique; L. Scientia science + facere = to make. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)