sci·en·tif·ic 
(sī′ən-tĭfĭk)
(sī′ən-tĭfĭk)adj.
Of, relating to, or employing the methodology of science.
[Medieval Latin scientificus, producing knowledge : Latin scientia, knowledge; see SCIENCE + Latin -ficus, -fic.]
sci′en·tifi·cal·ly adv.