wissenschaftlich
scientific · scientifically
Etwas, das auf Forschung, Beobachtung und überprüfbaren Fakten beruht und mit klaren Methoden erklärt wird.
Definition & meaning
The German adjective "wissenschaftlich" corresponds to the English terms "scientific" or "scholarly."
- Scientific/Methodological: Relating to science or a systematic way of gaining knowledge. It implies that something is based on evidence, research, and structured analysis (e.g., a "wissenschaftliche Methode" ).
- Academic/Scholarly: Relating to the standards of universities or research institutions. It describes work that is objective, verifiable, and follows formal academic conventions (e.g., "wissenschaftliche Arbeit" ).
Grammar & Word origin
"Wissenschaftlich" is an adjective. It is derived from the noun "Wissenschaft" (science/knowledge).
- Wissen: Knowledge.
- Schaffen: To create or to produce.
- -lich: A suffix used to form adjectives, similar to the English "-ly" or "-ical."
Combined, it literally describes something that pertains to the creation or structured pursuit of knowledge.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- akademisch (academic)
- fundiert (well-founded/grounded)
- forschend (research-oriented)
- sachlich (objective/factual)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das Labor arbeitet nach wissenschaftlichen Standards.adjective
The laboratory works according to scientific standards.
Der Artikel präsentiert wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse.adjective
The article presents scientific findings.
Ein wissenschaftlicher Artikel wurde kürzlich veröffentlicht.adjective
A scientific article was recently published.
Die Ergebnisse sollen wissenschaftlich überprüft werden.adverb
The results should be scientifically reviewed.
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