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科学的な

kagakuteki na
adjective★Intermediate— scientific
formal

Based on or relating to the principles of science; systematic and objective.

科学的な証拠が必要です。

We need scientific evidence.

科学的なアプローチで問題を解決しましょう。

Let's solve the problem with a scientific approach.

💡

Often used in academic, research, or technical contexts to emphasize objectivity and methodical processes.

Collocations

科学的な方法scientific method科学的な証拠scientific evidence科学的なアプローチscientific approach

Synonyms

合理的な論理的な客観的な

Antonyms

主観的な非科学的な感情的な

Related Phrases

科学的な根拠phrase
scientific basis
科学的な検証phrase
scientific verification

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '科学的な' is often used in formal contexts, it can also be used in everyday language to describe something that is logical or evidence-based.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision in Usage

Use '科学的な' when referring to something that is rigorously tested, evidence-based, or follows scientific principles. Avoid using it for subjective or emotional matters.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 科学 (kagaku, 'science') + 的な (teki na, an adjectival suffix meaning 'like' or 'of the nature of').

📝Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in academic, technical, and formal contexts to describe processes, methods, or evidence that adhere to scientific principles. It can also be used more broadly to describe anything that is systematic, objective, or based on evidence.

Word Breakdown

科学
science
root
+
的な
like, of the nature of
suffix
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