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scientifically

scientifically

86 3.9
In a careful way using tests and evidence to check ideas
  • adverb
  • /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli/
translation icon : científicamente
  • The researchers conducted the experiment scientifically to ensure accurate results.
  • scientifically based
  • scientifically literate
  • scientifically based research

But it turns out that is simply and scientifically wrong.

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Examples

  • We must analyze the data scientifically to draw valid conclusions.

  • In short, all available scientifically credible evidence that pertains to the issue at hand should be considered.

    Academic text (2011)
  • But it turns out that is simply and scientifically wrong.

  • What are those actions that we take that really lead scientifically to good life?

  • But tell me how, Andrew, scientifically, it does not make sense.

  • There is no opportunity to develop alternative courses of action that have never been scientifically tested.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And we can guarantee you scientifically that these crops will work.

  • The tomato has just been scientifically voted the cancer cure of the year.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • When your body is physically exhausted, it's a scientifically proven fact.

  • OK, so these two are topics that any scientifically literate person should know something about.

Synonyms

empirically
vsscientifically
  • Formal
15 6.0

In a way that uses observation or experience rather than theory

is grounded in methods and principles of formal science
experimentally
vsscientifically
8 4.4

By testing something to see how it works

is based on methods and principles of formal science

How Scientific

rigorously
14 4.9
scientifically
86 3.9

Surface Forms

scientifically positive

Morphology

scientifically = scientific (transparent) = science + ic + ally

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'scientific' with the productive adverbial suffix '-ally'.

Etymology

The word scientifically comes from science, which comes from the Latin word scire meaning 'to know'. So to do something scientifically is to try to 'know' it by using careful tests and evidence.