scientifical
adjEtymology From scientific + -al.
1
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
- Derived terms
- scientificality
- Related terms
- science, scientific, scientificality, scientificity, scientificness, scientism, scientist, scientistic, scientistical, scientistically