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scientific
Based on or relating to science and the scientific method.
科学的 is a na-adjective meaning scientific - based on or relating to science.
Forms
科学 (science) + 的 (suffix for na-adjectives)
Common expressions
- 科学的な根拠: scientific basis/evidence
- 科学的に証明する: to prove scientifically
- 科学的な研究: scientific research
- 科学的な分析: scientific analysis
Watch out
科学的 (scientific) vs 化学的 (chemical) - same reading, different kanji and meaning!