Scientific Research Vocabulary

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or description

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The research paper discusses various theories of physics, along with their practical applications.
• I'm bringing some snacks to the party, along with some drinks.
• Let's hit the gym and work out, along with grabbing some protein shakes afterwards.
• She carries a lot of emotional baggage, along with her bright smile.

adjective describing the state of being under the effects of anesthesia

• The patient was anesthetized before the surgery to ensure they felt no pain.
• After getting anesthetized, I was out like a light during the procedure.
• I heard they really hit you hard with the good stuff to get you anesthetized.
• The calming music anesthetized my worries and allowed me to relax.

adverb used to indicate that something seems to be true based on the evidence or information available

• Apparently, the data suggests a significant decrease in sales over the past quarter.
• Apparently, she's not coming to the party tonight.
• Apparently, he's been ghosting her for weeks now.
• Apparently, the storm clouds are gathering on the horizon.

noun Nouns are a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Length' is a noun that refers to the measurement or extent of something.

adverb Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. 'At length' is an adverb phrase that indicates the extent or duration of something.

preposition Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'At' is a preposition that indicates a specific location or point in time.

• The professor spoke at length about the research findings during the conference.
• She chatted at length about her vacation plans with her friends.
• He rambled on at length about his favorite video game.
• The author explored the theme of loneliness at length in his novel.

noun a person who collaborates with one or more other authors in writing a book or article

• The professor decided to collaborate with a coauthor on his latest research paper.
• I'm working with a coauthor on this project for school.
• Me and my coauthor are gonna crush this presentation.
• In a way, nature can be seen as the ultimate coauthor in the creation of life on Earth.

preposition used to indicate the subject of a discussion or the topic of a statement; regarding or relating to

• The committee will be holding a meeting concerning the new policy changes.
• We need to have a talk concerning your recent behavior.
• I heard some gossip concerning that new couple at school.
• His art always sparks conversations concerning societal issues.

noun the action or process of working together to achieve a common goal

adjective cooperative

• The success of the project was largely due to the strong cooperation between the two departments.
• We need to work together and cooperate if we want to get this done on time.
• Let's team up and cooperate to finish this task quickly.
• In order to reach our goals, we must all be willing to cooperate like a well-oiled machine.

noun a letter or email exchanged between people

verb to be similar or equivalent in character, form, or function

• Please correspond with the client to confirm the meeting details.
• Make sure to correspond with your roommate about cleaning the kitchen.
• I'll correspond with my friend to figure out our plans for the weekend.
• The colors in the painting correspond beautifully with each other.

noun a lack of agreement or harmony; a difference of opinion

adjective disagreeing or characterized by disagreement

• The board members had a disagreement over the proposed budget cuts.
• We had a little disagreement about which movie to watch.
• Me and my friend got into a big disagreement about who won the game.
• Their relationship hit a rough patch due to constant disagreement on major decisions.

noun a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts or pieces of information

• The accountant noticed a discrepancy in the company's financial records.
• There seems to be a discrepancy between what he said and what actually happened.
• I can't believe there's a discrepancy in the test scores, that's so messed up.
• The artist intentionally created a discrepancy between the colors in the painting to evoke a sense of unease.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
• We can't go to the beach today due to the bad weather.
• I couldn't make it to the party last night due to some family stuff.
• His success was delayed due to his lack of motivation.

noun The end result is the final outcome or conclusion of a process or event.

• The end result of the research project was a groundbreaking discovery.
• In the end, the result of the experiment was pretty cool.
• The party was a blast, and the end result was a night to remember.
• Just like a puzzle, each decision we make contributes to the end result of our lives.

noun a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war

• The scientific expedition set out to explore the uncharted territory.
• We're going on an expedition to find the best hiking trails in the area.
• Let's go on a wild expedition and see where the night takes us!
• Embarking on a new business venture can feel like a risky expedition into the unknown.

noun the act of inferring or deducing information that is beyond the known or observed data

• The scientist used extrapolation to predict future climate trends based on current data.
• I'm not sure if we can trust that estimate, it seems like a lot of extrapolation.
• I wouldn't bet on that, it's just a bunch of extrapolation.
• His ability to extrapolate from small details and make big decisions is impressive.

noun a physical part of the body that is used for grasping or holding things

verb to submit or deliver something, typically an assignment or document

adjective no applicable definition

adverb no applicable definition

pronoun no applicable definition

preposition no applicable definition

conjunction no applicable definition

interjection no applicable definition

article no applicable definition

• Please remember to hand in your assignment by the deadline.
• Don't forget to hand in your homework on time.
• Make sure you hand in your project before it's due.
• He decided to hand in his resignation after the disagreement.

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the extent or degree of something

• The difference in performance between the two models was found to be insignificantly small.
• The impact of the new policy change was insignificantly low.
• I barely noticed the difference in taste, it was insignificantly different.
• Her contribution to the project was so small, it was almost insignificantly small.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by indicating the degree or intensity of the action or quality

• The scientists were intensely focused on their research project.
• She stared intensely at her phone, waiting for a text message.
• He was intensely into the new video game, playing for hours on end.
• The tension in the room was so thick, you could feel it intensely.

verb to render something invalid or null

adjective having been declared invalid or null

• The contract was invalidated due to a technicality in the wording.
• They said my excuse was invalid, so I couldn't get out of going to the party.
• The referee totally invalidated that call, it was so unfair.
• Her harsh words invalidated all of his efforts to make amends.

noun A person's facial expression or appearance

verb To search for information in a reference book or online

adverb In an upward direction

• I recommend that you look up the definition of that word in the dictionary.
• Hey, can you look up that restaurant's menu online?
• I'll just quickly look it up on my phone.
• Sometimes you just need to look up and appreciate the beauty of the night sky.

noun The female reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a stigma, style, and ovary.

• The pistil is the female reproductive organ of a flower, typically located in the center of the bloom.
• Did you know that the pistil is often referred to as the 'female' part of a flower?
• Check out the pistil on that flower, it's so pretty!
• Her kindness bloomed like a pistil, nurturing those around her with love and care.

adjective producing in large quantities or with great frequency

• The author is known for being a prolific writer, producing multiple novels each year.
• My neighbor is a prolific gardener, always growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.
• That rapper is so prolific, he's always dropping new tracks.
• Her creativity is prolific, flowing like a never-ending stream of ideas.

noun a refutation or contradiction

adjective relating to or constituting a rebuttal

• The defense attorney presented a strong rebuttal to the prosecution's argument.
• She had a quick rebuttal ready when he tried to challenge her.
• He dropped the mic with his rebuttal to the haters.
• Her success was the ultimate rebuttal to all those who doubted her abilities.

noun a summary or concise form of something

verb to summarize or repeat in concise form

• In conclusion, let me recapitulate the main points of our discussion.
• Just to recapitulate, we need to finish the project by Friday.
• To recap, we gotta make sure we're all on the same page.
• The artist's painting seemed to recapitulate the essence of nature.

noun an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale

• The museum displayed a replica of the famous painting.
• I bought a replica of my favorite sports jersey online.
• I found a sick replica of those designer shoes at the mall.
• His smile was like a replica of his father's, warm and comforting.

verb to draw back or in; to take back or withdraw

• The company decided to retract their previous statement due to inaccuracies.
• I think I need to retract my earlier comment, it wasn't entirely correct.
• She quickly retracted her words when she realized she was wrong.
• Sometimes it's better to retract your emotions rather than say something you'll regret.

adjective being the only one; exclusive

adverb used to emphasize that something is only the thing mentioned and nothing else

• The decision to proceed with the project was based solely on the financial analysis.
• I chose this restaurant solely because it's close to my house.
• I'm not going to that party solely because I don't like the host.
• His success in the competition was solely due to his hard work and determination.

adjective Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

• The company experienced sporadic growth throughout the year.
• The WiFi signal is sporadic in this area.
• Her attendance at the meetings has been sporadic at best.
• His interest in the project was sporadic, coming and going unpredictably.

noun a person who is believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong

verb to believe or have a feeling that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

• The police have a suspect in custody for the robbery.
• I suspect that she is lying about her alibi.
• I have a hunch that he's the suspect in the case.
• The suspect's guilt hung over the courtroom like a dark cloud.

adjective describing something that has had its sex removed or modified

• The laboratory only works with unsexed animals for research purposes.
• I heard that the new kittens at the shelter are unsexed.
• I don't know if that bird is a boy or a girl, it's unsexed.
• The artist's painting was intentionally unsexed to leave the interpretation up to the viewer.

adjective adjective - describing something that is very large in volume or size; extensive or bulky

• The library contained a voluminous collection of rare books.
• She carried a voluminous bag filled with groceries.
• Her hair was looking voluminous after using that new product.
• The CEO presented a voluminous amount of data during the meeting.

noun a rare weather phenomenon in which thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm

• Meteorologists predict that there is a possibility of thundersnow occurring in the region tonight.
• Hey, did you hear about that crazy thundersnow storm that hit last winter?
• I can't believe we're getting thundersnow in April, this weather is wild!
• The intensity of their argument was like thundersnow, loud and unexpected.

verb to extract or remove information or essence from something

• The process of abstracting data involves extracting key information from a larger set of data.
• I'm abstracting all the important details from this report.
• I'm just abstracting the juicy bits from this article.
• Abstracting the essence of a painting can be a challenging task for art critics.

verb to gather or collect over time

adjective having been collected or built up over time

• Over the years, he accumulated a vast amount of knowledge in his field.
• I've accumulated so much stuff in my closet, it's time for a clean out.
• She's been hustling hard and has accumulated a ton of cash.
• The stress and pressure gradually accumulated until she couldn't take it anymore.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'addendum circle' is a noun phrase that likely refers to a specific concept or entity.

• The addendum circle on the contract indicates additional terms that have been added.
• Make sure you read the addendum circle on the document before signing.
• I always check the addendum circle to see if there's any extra stuff I need to know.
• In the addendum circle of life, there are always new things to consider and understand.