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89 words
German word
wissenschaftlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɪsn̩ʃaftlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivescientific
Example
Die wissenschaftliche Methode ist wichtig.
The scientific method is important.
More examples
Aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht sind die Ergebnisse noch nicht eindeutig.
From a scientific point of view, the results are not yet clear.
Core concept
A lab notebook with measured results beside a carefully argued academic text.
Common phrases
wissenschaftlich gesehen
scientifically speaking
aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht
from a scientific point of view
wissenschaftlich belegt
scientifically substantiated
Similar words
praktisch: Useful and effective in everyday situations or real work.
theoretisch: Based on ideas, principles, or models rather than direct application.
technisch: Related to technology, methods, equipment, or how systems operate.
objektiv: Based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or preferences.
Definition in German
Für Aussagen, Methoden oder Texte, die durch Forschung, Messungen oder Belege gestützt werden.
Word origin
Wissenschaftlich is formed from Wissenschaft, built on wissen ('to know') plus -schaft, with -lich added to make an adjective.
Usage tips
- In German, wissenschaftlich also covers humanities and other academic work, so it is broader than the English adjective scientific.
Other meanings
- academicadjective
- scholarlyadjective
Opposites
- unwissenschaftlichunscientificadjective
- pseudowissenschaftlichpseudoscientificadjective
Related words
- Wissenschaftsciencenoun
- Wissenschaftlerscientistnoun