Scientist

Definition

The term "scientist" refers to a person who conducts scientific research or engages in systematic studies to acquire knowledge about the natural or physical world.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/
• Respelling: SIGH-uhn-tist

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/
• Respelling: SIGH-uhn-tist

Etymology

The word "scientist" was first coined in the 19th century by English philosopher William Whewell. It originates from the Latin "scientia," meaning "knowledge," combined with the suffix "-ist," denoting a practitioner.

Derivatives

• Scientific (adjective)
• Scientifically (adverb)
• Scientism (noun)
• Scientistic (adjective)
• Scientist's (possessive noun)

Synonyms

• Researcher
• Academic
• Experimenter

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "scientist" is commonly used to describe individuals working in various scientific disciplines. For example, "The scientist presented her findings at the conference," or "Albert Einstein is a renowned scientist in the field of physics."

Related Terms

• Science: Systematic study of the natural world.
• Research: Detailed investigation into a specific area of study.
• Experiment: A procedure to test a hypothesis or discover new information.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person engaged in the systematic study of natural phenomena:
  • Example: "The scientist devoted years to studying climate change."
• An expert in a particular field of science:
  • Example: "He is a scientist specializing in genetics."