Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sci

Prefix

/saɪ/

Definition

A prefix used to refer to anything relating to knowledge, science, or a scientific discipline.

Examples

Science – the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Scientific – based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Meaning

The prefix ‘sci’ comes from the Latin word ‘scientia’, meaning knowledge. It is often used in terms associated with scientific disciplines and concepts.