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Refers to science or follows its methods and principles. It describes something based on systematic knowledge, research, and verifiable facts.
Die Studie wurde nach strengen wissenschaftlichen Kriterien durchgeführt.
The study was conducted according to strict scientific criteria.
'Wissenschaftlich' (scientific) is the adjective related to the noun 'die Wissenschaft' (science). The ending '-lich' is often used to form an adjective from a noun.
Für seine Forschung braucht er Zugang zu wissenschaftlichen Publikationen.
For his research, he needs access to scientific publications.
The opposite is formed simply with the prefix 'un-': 'unwissenschaftlich' (unscientific). This expresses that something contradicts the methods of science or is not based on facts.
Seine Argumente waren emotional und völlig unwissenschaftlich.
His arguments were emotional and completely unscientific.
Common nouns combined with 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific) are 'Studie' (study), 'Arbeit' (work/paper), 'Artikel' (article), 'Mitarbeiter' (staff member/research assistant), and 'Erkenntnis' (finding/insight).
Er arbeitet als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der Universität.
He works as a research assistant at the university.
'Wissenschaftlich' (scientific/scientifically) can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. Typical verbs are 'wissenschaftlich arbeiten' (to work scientifically), 'untersuchen' (to investigate), or 'belegen' (to prove/substantiate).
Es ist nicht wissenschaftlich belegt, dass diese Methode funktioniert.
It has not been scientifically proven that this method works.
objective
'wissenschaftlich' and 'objektiv' both have to do with facts and careful examination. 'wissenschaftlich' is used when something belongs to science or is done according to scientific methods, for example a study. 'objektiv' means that something is judged factually and without personal opinion. They can be confused because good science should be objective. But not everything objective is scientific: a report about a dispute can be objective without being a scientific paper.
Die Ärztin erklärt die Ergebnisse mit wissenschaftlichen Studien.
The doctor explains the results using scientific studies.
Bei der Bewertung bleibt die Lehrerin objektiv und achtet nur auf die Leistung.
When grading, the teacher remains objective and focuses only on performance.