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unscientific

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un·sci·en·tif·ic  (ns-n-tfk)
adj.
1. Not adhering to the principles of science.
2. Not knowledgeable about science or the scientific method.
unsci·en·tifi·cal·ly adv.
unscientific [ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk]
adj
1. not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity
2. ignorant of science
unscientifically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unscientific - not consistent with the methods or principles of scienceunscientific - 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"
Translations
unscientific [ˈʌnˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk] ADJ → poco científico
unscientific [ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk] adj → non scientifique
unscientific
adj → unwissenschaftlich
unscientific [ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk] adj → poco scientifico/a
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One old Sag-Harbor whaleman's chief reason for questioning the Hebrew story was this: --He had one of those quaint old-fashioned Bibles, embellished with curious, unscientific plates; one of which represented Jonah's whale with two spouts in his head --a peculiarity only true with respect to a species of the Leviathan (the Right Whale, and the varieties of that order), concerning which the fishermen have this saying, A penny roll would choke him; his swallow is so very small.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
Immoral, licentious, anarchical, unscientific -- call them by what names you will -- yet, from an aesthetic point of view, those ancient days of the Colour Revolt were the glorious childhood of Art in Flatland -- a childhood, alas, that never ripened into manhood, nor even reached the blossom of youth.
Flatland by Abbott, Edwin View in context
"Neither one, you--you unscientific heathen," answered Tom, with a laugh at Ned.
Tom Swift In The Land Of Wonders by Appleton, Victor View in context
 
 
 
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