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Scientifically

//ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪkli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Using science or methods of science.
  2. 2
    Using the scientific method.
  3. 3
    Methodically.

    "He tried to approach his bad habits scientifically."

  4. 4
    With regard to science.

    "Redding’s study asked four psychologists with expertise in anxiety and depressive disorders to rate each self-help book on five criteria: how scientifically grounded the book is; whether there are guidelines for self-diagnosis, […]"

  5. 5
    From a scientific perspective.

    "Scientifically, there's nothing special about the year 2012."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with respect to science; in a scientific way wordnet

Etymology

From scientific + -ally.

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