scientifically
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3.9
- adverb
- /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli/
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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.
- But it turns out that is simply and scientifically wrong.
- And it's not easy to scientifically define what emotions are.
- That is a radical, post enlightenment, scientifically informed mindset.
- This one seems ridiculous, but you know, it's scientifically proven that you can't be both.
- When your body is physically exhausted, it's a scientifically proven fact.
- Plus more importantly, scientifically, energy cannot be destroyed.
- Are you like scientifically curious about these new developments?
- I don't think scientifically that's correct.
- But it also matters to support the sharks in smaller, yet still scientifically fascinating ways.
- So the Sorens are more scientifically oriented.
- They're they're pacifying behaviors scientifically and empirically.
- How real or not real are they scientifically?
- But this is not something that has been scientifically proven or received universal acknowledgement.
- I can't prove events from past history scientifically.
- How is he scientifically substantiating that?
- And he has done really important work, but his explanations for why things work is scientifically incorrect.
Examples
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We must analyze the data scientifically to draw valid conclusions.
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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.
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What are those actions that we take that really lead scientifically to good life?
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But tell me how, Andrew, scientifically, it does not make sense.
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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.
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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.
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OK, so these two are topics that any scientifically literate person should know something about.
Synonyms
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6.0
In a way that uses observation or experience rather than theory
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4.4
By testing something to see how it works
How Scientific
Surface Forms
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.