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/θjenˈtifiko/ ES
/sjenˈtifiko/ MX
Translation
scientist
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Word origin
From Latin scientia ('knowledge'), from scire ('to know'), plus the suffix -ficus ('making'). The same scire gives English 'science' and 'conscience'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- scientia
- English cognates
- science, conscience
Grammar
Examples
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The scientist presented the results of his study.
científica .
A Spanish scientist won the prize this year.
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Scientists work for many years in the laboratory.
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Do you want to be a scientist when you grow up?
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The scientific method demands evidence and patience.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 10: científico, magia, universo and 7 more words.