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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

sciatic

IPA: //saɪˈætɪk//

KK: /ˈsaɪ.æt.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of pain that affects the sciatic nerve, often causing discomfort in the lower back and legs.

Example: She experienced sciatic pain after sitting for too long.

science

IPA: /ˈsaɪəns/

KK: /ˈsaɪəns/

noun

Definition: The study of the natural world and its phenomena, often involving observation, experimentation, and analysis to gain knowledge.

Example: She is studying science to understand how the universe works.

sciential

IPA: //ˈsaɪɛnʃəl//

KK: /ˈsaɪɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to knowledge or science, often indicating skill or capability in understanding.

Example: The scientist's sciential approach helped her solve complex problems.

scientific

IPA: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

KK: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or based on the methods and principles of science, often involving systematic observation and experimentation.

Example: The scientific method is essential for conducting reliable experiments.

scientifically

IPA: //ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli//

KK: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on or related to science and its methods.

Example: The experiment was conducted scientifically to ensure accurate results.

scientism

IPA: /ˈsaɪənˌtɪzəm/

KK: /ˈsaɪəntɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief that scientific methods and approaches can be applied to all areas of knowledge and inquiry, often with an overconfidence in their effectiveness.

Example: Many critics argue that scientism overlooks important insights from the humanities and social sciences.

scientist

IPA: /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

KK: /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or has a deep understanding of science, especially in fields like biology, chemistry, or physics.

Example: The scientist conducted experiments to learn more about climate change.

scientistic

IPA: //ˌsaɪənˈtɪstɪk//

KK: /ˈsaɪənˌtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or supporting the belief that science is the best way to understand the world and that it should be applied to all areas of life.

Example: His scientistic approach to education emphasized data and measurable outcomes over creativity.

scilicet

IPA: /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/

KK: /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/

adverb

Definition: This term is used to clarify or specify something that has just been mentioned, often translated as 'namely' or 'that is to say'.

Example: He enjoys outdoor activities, scilicet hiking and biking.

scintigraphic

IPA: /ˌsɪn.tɪˈɡræf.ɪk/

KK: /sɪnˈtɪɡrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize organs and tissues in the body.

Example: The doctor ordered a scintigraphic scan to assess the patient's heart function.

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