scientifically

Word parts

scientific + -ally

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪf.ɪ.kli/
• SAMPA: /saI.@n"tIf.I.kli/

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• Hyphenation: sci‧en‧tif‧ic‧al‧ly

Adverb

Positive scientifically

Comparative more scientifically

Superlative most scientifically

1. If you act scientifically, you do so a manner consistent with the principles of science.

   The results were analyzed scientifically to ensure accuracy.

2. If you speak or think scientifically, you do so from a scientific perspective.

   She approached the problem scientifically.

Usage notes

• Often used to contrast with approaches based on intuition, tradition, or guesswork.

Related words

• science
• scientific