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scientific
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.
academic
Wissenschaftlich emphasizes research, systematic methods, and verifiable facts. Akademisch refers to belonging to a university, college, or the educational world associated with it. Work at a higher-education institution can be both; wissenschaftlich is appropriate for the way of working, while akademisch is appropriate for the institutional sphere.
Die Stelle verlangt wissenschaftliches Arbeiten mit systematischen und überprüfbaren Methoden.
The position requires scientific work using systematic and verifiable methods.
Die Stelle gehört zum akademischen Bereich der Hochschule.
The position is part of the academic sector of the university.
