scientific alt (sientifikal)

[ The most speculative and scientific all est Men, both in Germany and Italy, seem to adhere to it [the idea that the moon is inhabited). Howell , Letters, iii. 9. Natural philosophy... proceeding from settled principles, therein is expected a satisfaction from scientifical progre ions, and such as beget a sure rational belief. Sir T. Browne, Vulg. Err., i. 7. No where are there more quick, inventive, and penetrating capacities, fraught with all kind of scientifical knowledge. Howell . The systems of natural philosophy that have obtained are to be read more to know the hypotheses than with hopes to gain there a comprehensive, scientifical , and sat Locke . is factory knowledge of the works of nature. It appears to be a very scientifical work. Jefferson, To Thomas Paine (Correspondence, II. 416). scientifically (si-en-tif'i-kal-i), adv. In a scientific manner; according to the rules or principles of science. It is easier to believe than to be scientifically instructed. Locke, Human Understanding.