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Grammar : Noun
Spell : sahy-uh n-tist
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsaɪ ən tɪst



Définition of scientist

Origin :
  • 1834, a hybrid coined from Latin scientia (see science) by the Rev. William Whewell (1794-1866), English polymath, by analogy with artist, in the same paragraph in which he coined physicist (q.v.).
  • noun researcher
Example sentences :
  • If one were not a scientist one might be tempted to say there is no progress.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Kingozi stirred uneasily, turning his eyes in the direction of the scientist.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • A mineral that gives off heat and stimulates the organ that a scientist is a fool with.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • Von Holzen was only a scientist, a fact of which he assured his colleagues repeatedly.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Then a scientist in any field knew something of the science in all fields.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • "Still, the newspaper doesn't matter," continued the scientist.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • The scientist himself was speaking to him now in bewildered tones.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • "That is your privilege—and mine," said the scientist coldly.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • And he resented the cold aloofness of the scientist before him.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • And the scientist nodded as if the answer were what he expected.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

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