† scientiˈficiall, a. Obs. rare.
[Bad form of scientifical, after artificial.]
= scientifical.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. i. vii. 26 In naturall Philosophy,..is expected a satisfaction from scientificall progressions, and such as beget a sure and rationall beleefe. 1649 Jer. Taylor Gt. Exemp. Disc. iii. §21 In other sciences the terms must first be known and then the rules, and conclusions scientificiall. |