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Scientist Definition, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：a science researcher (scientist)
scientist
/ˈsaɪəntɪst/
n.
A person who studies the natural world by doing experiments and research to discover new things and solve problems.
a science researcher
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/ə ˈsaɪəns rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/
n.
A scientist is a person who systematically studies the natural world through observation and experimentation to gain knowledge and solve problems.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'scientia' (knowledge) + '-ist' (one who does).
💡 Mnemonic
Split as 'sci' (science) + 'entist' (enthusiast) — a person passionate about knowledge.
📖 Example
The scientist spent years in her lab, and finally discovered a way to help plants survive in very dry conditions.
The scientist devoted many years to her laboratory work and ultimately found a method to help plants endure extremely dry conditions.
🔗 Collocations
research scientist – a scientist who conducts systematic investigations
data scientist – a scientist who analyzes complex data to extract insights
field scientist – a scientist who collects data and conducts experiments outdoors
🔄 Synonyms
researcher (n.) – a person who carries out academic or scientific investigation
investigator (n.) – someone who examines facts or phenomena in a systematic way
scholar (n.) – a specialist in a particular branch of learning, especially the humanities or sciences
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
scientific (adj.) – relating to or based on science
science (n.) – the intellectual and practical study of the natural world
scientism (n.) – the belief that scientific methods are applicable to all fields of inquiry
📖 Cultural Story
Coined in 1834 by William Whewell to describe a student of nature, modeled after 'artist'. Rooted in Latin 'scientia' meaning knowledge.
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