B1adjective 2K

Scientific

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/"]/

Meaning of Scientific

involving science; connected with science

In simple words: Related to science; based on experiments and facts.

Scientific in a sentence

• a **scientific discovery/theory/fact**
• **scientific research/evidence/knowledge/methods**
• sites of scientific interest
• a scientific journal/paper/study
• The consensus among **the scientific community** *(= people who work in science)* is that the average world surface temperature is 1.1°F higher than 100 years ago.
• I did my own research in the scientific literature.
• The book lacks any sound scientific basis.
• Her curiosity was purely scientific.
• He took a very **scientific approach** to management.
• We need to be more scientific about this problem.

How to use Scientific

Use 'scientific' mainly in academic or research contexts. Avoid in casual or personal conversations where simpler terms might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'science' in the word 'scientific' as a way to remember its meaning.

Related words

Collocations with Scientific

• be
• seem
• sound
• highly
• truly
• purely
• be
• seem
• sound
• highly
• truly
• purely

Synonyms for Scientific

• empirical
• experimental
• systematic
• technical
• analytical

Opposites of Scientific

• unscientific
• irrational

Common mistakes with Scientific

• Confused with 'scientific' vs 'scientist' (the person vs the adjective).
• Using 'scientific' in non-scientific contexts where simpler words should be used.
• Spelling mistakes, often writing 'scienctific' instead.

Frequently asked questions about Scientific

What does Scientific mean?

Related to science; based on experiments and facts.

What is the definition of Scientific?

involving science; connected with science

How do you use Scientific in a sentence?

a **scientific discovery/theory/fact**

Can you give another example of Scientific?

**scientific research/evidence/knowledge/methods**

What are synonyms for Scientific?

Common alternatives include empirical, experimental, systematic, technical, analytical.

What is the opposite of Scientific?

Opposite meanings include unscientific, irrational.

What words go with Scientific?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, sound, highly, truly, purely, be, seem, sound, highly, truly, purely.

What are common mistakes when using Scientific?

Confused with 'scientific' vs 'scientist' (the person vs the adjective). Using 'scientific' in non-scientific contexts where simpler words should be used. Spelling mistakes, often writing 'scienctific' instead.

How do you pronounce Scientific?

US: /["/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Scientific?

Use 'scientific' mainly in academic or research contexts. Avoid in casual or personal conversations where simpler terms might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Scientific?

"Scientific" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.