scientifical en · ADJ
Etymology
From scientific + -al.
Meanings
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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 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.)
1850, David Hartley, Observations on Man, his Frame, his Duty, and his Expectations, fourth edition, Chapter III, § II, page #329
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more scientifical | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most scientifical | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
scientistic · scientistically · scientificity · scientistical · scientist · scientificness · scientificality · science · scientific · scientism