scientists
English meaning: Scientists
Definition
One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
Example
“Scientists warn that global temperatures are still rising.”
Another example: “A team of scientists discovered a new species deep in the ocean.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; the plural of 'scientist', someone who studies the natural or physical world using scientific methods. Common in news, education and research contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'science' (from Latin 'scientia', knowledge) plus '-ist'; the word 'scientist' was coined by William Whewell in 1833.
Synonyms
- researchers
- investigators
- experts
Related Words
Common Collocations
- leading scientists
- research scientists
- scientists believe
- team of scientists
- scientists warn
- climate scientists
Word Forms
scientist (n); scientists (pl); science (n); scientific (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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