unscientifically
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/ˌʌnˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli/
(unscientific)
not scientifically
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unscientific' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'scientific,' which comes from the Latin word 'scientificus,' meaning 'producing knowledge.'
Historical Evolution
'unscientific' changed from the Latin word 'scientificus' and eventually became the modern English word 'unscientific.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not producing knowledge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not based on scientific principles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not based on or consistent with the principles of science.
The experiment was conducted unscientifically, leading to unreliable results.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45