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un·sci·en·tif·ic
(ŭn′sī-ən-tĭf′ĭk)adj.
1. Not adhering to the principles of science.
2. Not knowledgeable about science or the scientific method.
un′sci·en·tif′i·cal·ly adv.
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unscientific
(ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk)adj
1. not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity
2. ignorant of science
ˌunscienˈtifically adv
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un•sci•en•tif•ic
(ˌʌn saɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk)adj.
1. not scientific; not employed in science.
2. not conforming to the principles or methods of science.
3. not demonstrating scientific knowledge or scientific methods.
[1765–75]
un`sci•en•tif′i•cal•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | unscientific - not consistent with the methods or principles of science; "an unscientific lack of objectivity" scientific - conforming with the principles or methods used in science; "a scientific approach" |
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unscientific
adj → unwissenschaftlich
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