scientistic

scientistic
scientistically, adv.
/suy'euhn tis"tik/, adj.
1. characterized by or having an exaggerated belief in the principles and methods of science.
2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by scientism.
[1875-80; SCIENTIST + -IC]

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