Scientifical vs. Scientific: What's the Difference?
"Scientifical" is an archaic or incorrect form of "scientific," which pertains to science or its principles. "Scientific" is the correct term used in modern English to describe something related to or based on science.
Scientifical and Scientific Definitions
Scientifical
Of or pertaining to the scientific method.
Scientific
Of, relating to, or employing the methodology of science.
Scientifical
Scientific.
Scientific
Of, or having to do with science.
Scientific
Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
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Scientific
In accord with procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
Scientific
Of or pertaining to science; used in science; as, scientific principles; scientific apparatus; scientific observations.
Scientific
Agreeing with, or depending on, the rules or principles of science; as, a scientific classification; a scientific arrangement of fossils.
Scientific
Having a knowledge of science, or of a science; evincing science or systematic knowledge; as, a scientific chemist; a scientific reasoner; a scientific argument.
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Scientific
Of or relating to the practice of science;
Scientific journals
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Scientific
Conforming with the principles or methods used in science;
A scientific approach