scientifical
scientifical adjective: of or pertaining to the scientific method.
Adjective
scientifical (comparative more scientifical, superlative most scientifical)
- Of or pertaining to the scientific method.
- In ſcientifical propoſitions concerning natural bodies a definition is made, as of gold from its properties, ſuppoſe its colour, and ſpecific gravity, and another property or power joined to them, as a conſtant or common aſſociate.
(Rewritten in modern spelling: In scientifical propositions...1850, David Hartley, Observations on Man, his Frame, his Duty, and his Expectations, fourth edition, Chapter III, § II, page #329
- In ſcientifical propoſitions concerning natural bodies a definition is made, as of gold from its properties, ſuppoſe its colour, and ſpecific gravity, and another property or power joined to them, as a conſtant or common aſſociate.
Forms of scientifical
| comparative | more scientifical |
|---|---|
| superlative | most scientifical |
Origin of scientifical
From scientific + -al.
Words formed from scientifical
Questions about scientifical
- What does scientifical mean?
- Scientifical means of or pertaining to the scientific method.
- What part of speech is scientifical?
- Scientifical is an adjective.
Words near scientifical in the dictionary
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