unscientific

C1 Topic:Science & Research
US /ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ UK /ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
adj Freq #49375

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not consistent with the methods or principles of science

    The article made broad claims from an unscientific survey of twelve people.

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Synonyms
1 adj · not consistent with the... non-scientificunsystematic
More nonscientific
Word family
Related forms sciencescientific

Etymology

From un- + scientific: the negative prefix marks the absence of scientific method, evidence, or discipline.

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