scientifically

B2 Topic:Science & Research
US /ˌsɑe.ənˈtɪfɪkli/ UK /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪkli/
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Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    From the point of view of science.

    Scientifically, there is nothing special about the year 2012.

  2. 2
    adv

    Using the methods of science.

    Each book was rated on how scientifically grounded its advice was.

  3. 3
    adv

    In a careful, methodical way.

    He tried to approach his bad habits scientifically.

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Synonyms
3 adv · in a careful, methodical way. systematically
More methodicallysystemwise

Etymology

From scientific + -ally.

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