unscientificadj.
/ˌʌnsʌɪənˈtɪfɪk/, U.S. /ˌənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ (un- prefix1 1) Also absol.
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > branch of knowledge > systematic knowledge, science > [adjective] > ignorant of science
unscientific1813
unscienced1891
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > disregard for truth, falsehood > inaccuracy, inexactness > [adjective] > unscientific
unphilosophical1647
unphilosophic1680
unscientific1813
unphysical1874
1775 J. Ash New Dict. Eng. Lang. Unscientific, not scientific.]
1813 F. S. N. Douglas Ess. Greeks ii. 85 The admiration, with which the beautiful Caryatides..inspire the most unscientific.
1827 M. Faraday Chem. Manip. vii. 204 This distinction is known to be very unscientific, but it is convenient in operations.
1877 Notes & Queries 22 Dec. 498/1 In this matter of Latin pronunciation old fogies like myself are..on the side..of the unscientific.
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