scientifiquement

scientifically

adverb syahn-tee-feek-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

scientifiquement is the adverb form of scientifique (scientific). It is used to mean 'in a scientific manner' or 'from a scientific standpoint'. The related noun science and adjective scientifique follow the same root.

Examples

"Ce phénomène n'est pas encore expliqué scientifiquement."

Natural Translation

This phenomenon is not yet explained scientifically.

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