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Relating to or based on the natural sciences, such as physics, chemistry, or biology.
Für dieses Studium sind gute naturwissenschaftliche Kenntnisse erforderlich.
Good scientific knowledge is required for this degree program.
The word is composed of 'Natur' (nature) and 'Wissenschaft' (science) and is made into an adjective with the ending '-lich'. So it describes anything that has to do with the sciences of nature.
Die Ausstellung zeigt viele naturwissenschaftliche Phänomene.
The exhibition shows many scientific phenomena.
This adjective belongs to the noun 'die Naturwissenschaft' (natural science). In the plural, 'die Naturwissenschaften' (the natural sciences), it refers to subjects such as physics, chemistry, and biology.
Sein Interesse für die Naturwissenschaften war schon in der Schule sehr groß.
His interest in the natural sciences was already very strong at school.
The adjective 'naturwissenschaftlich' (scientific) often describes abstract nouns. Typical combinations are 'naturwissenschaftliche Fächer' (science subjects), 'eine naturwissenschaftliche Methode' (a scientific method), 'ein naturwissenschaftlicher Beweis' (scientific proof), or 'naturwissenschaftliche Kenntnisse' (scientific knowledge).
Für die Studie wurde eine streng naturwissenschaftliche Methode angewendet.
A strictly scientific method was used for the study.
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“Wissenschaftlich” generally refers to an orientation toward research and verifiable methods. “Naturwissenschaftlich” is more specific and fits only when the research is based on the natural sciences, such as physics, chemistry, or biology. For other fields of research, “wissenschaftlich” remains the more appropriate general term.
Die Wirkung des neuen Stoffes wird naturwissenschaftlich untersucht.
The effects of the new substance are being studied using the natural sciences.
Die Wirkung der neuen Unterrichtsmethode wird wissenschaftlich untersucht.
The effects of the new teaching method are being studied scientifically.
