antiscientifically
|an-ti-sci-en-tif-i-cal-ly|
/ˌæn.ti.saɪənˈtɪfɪk/ (adj.); adverb: /ˌæn.ti.saɪənˈtɪfɪ.kli/
(antiscientific)
against science
Etymology
'antiscientific' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the prefix 'anti-' and the adjective 'scientific', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'scientific' derives from Latin 'scientificus' (from 'scientia') meaning 'knowledge'.
'antiscientific' developed by combining 'anti-' + 'scientific' in Modern English; 'scientific' itself came into English via Middle French and Late Latin ('scientificus') from Latin 'scientia' ('knowledge'), and '-ally' was later added to form the adverb 'antiscientifically'.
Initially formed to mean 'against science' or 'opposed to scientific principles', it has come to cover both active opposition to science and simply acting in ways that do not follow scientific methods ('not scientific').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that opposes, rejects, or is hostile to science or scientific methods.
The politician argued antiscientifically, dismissing peer-reviewed studies without evidence.
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Adverb 2
in a way that is not scientific—lacking adherence to scientific standards, methods, or evidence.
Decisions made antiscientifically can lead to harmful public-health outcomes.
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Last updated: 2025/09/09 14:47