scientific

Of, relating to, or employing the methodology of science.

Concerned with the acquisition of accurate and systematic knowledge of principles by observation and deduction: as, scientific investigation.

Of or pertaining to, treating of, or used in science: as, scientific works; scientific instruments; scientific nomenclature.

Versed in science; guided by the principles of science, and not by empiricism or mere quackery; hence, learned; skilful: as, a scientific physician.

According to the rules or principles of science; hence, systematic; accurate; nice: as, a scientific arrangement of fossils.

Of or pertaining to science; used in science.

Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science.

Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge.

the method employed in exact science and consisting of: (a) Careful and abundant observation and experiment. (b) generalization of the results into formulated “Laws” and statements.

Of, or having to do with science.