An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Of or pertaining to science or the sciences.
Systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.

Etymology (EN): From M.Fr. scientifique, from M.L. scientificus “pertaining to science,” from L. scientia “knowledge,” → science,

• -ficus “making,” from facere “to make.” → -ic

Etymology (PE): Dâneši, dânešik, from dâneš, → science

• -i, -ik, → ic.