Adverbs of Science and Education · Adverbs: Relational

with regard to formal education or scholarly activities

"He is academically gifted."

"The student is academically gifted and she received scholarships from several prestigious universities."

regarding education, learning, or the process of gaining knowledge and skills

"The program is educationally sound."

"The program is educationally sound and it has been proven to improve student learning outcomes in reading and math."

in accordance with ideas, theories, or principles rather than experiments or practical actions

"Theoretically this plan could work."

"Theoretically this plan could work but in practice it would be very difficult to implement because of limited resources."

in a way that is related to science

"The theory is scientifically proven."

"The theory is scientifically proven and has been tested many times by different researchers who all reached the same conclusion."

in a way that is related to technology

"The device is technologically advanced."

"The device is technologically advanced and it uses artificial intelligence to learn from user behavior."

in a way that is related to quality or characteristics rather than quantity

"The results differ qualitatively."

"The results differ qualitatively from the previous study and the new findings suggest a completely different interpretation of the data."

in a way that is related to quantity or numerical values

"The data was quantitatively analyzed."

"The data was quantitatively analyzed and the researchers found a statistically significant difference between the two groups."

regarding space or the physical arrangement of objects in a given area

"The objects are spatially arranged."

"The objects are spatially arranged in the gallery and visitors follow a path that leads them through the exhibition."

regarding time or the chronological order of events

"The events are temporally separated."

"The events are temporally separated by several centuries and the archaeologists must use carbon dating to determine their ages."

relating to or involving biology, the scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes

"He is biologically related."

"The two species are biologically related and they share a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago."

with regard to geology, the scientific study of the Earth's structure, composition, and processes

"The area is geologically active."

"The area is geologically active and earthquakes occur frequently along the fault line that runs through the region."

relating to or involving biochemistry, the scientific study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms

"The compound is biochemically active."

"The compound is biochemically active and it interacts with enzymes in the body to produce a therapeutic effect."

in a manner that is related to chemistry, the scientific study of the properties, composition, and behavior of matter

"The water is chemically treated."

"The water is chemically treated to remove impurities and make it safe for drinking and cooking."

in a way related to the principles of organic growth, development, or organization

"The farm is organically certified."

"The farm is organically certified and the farmers do not use any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers on their crops."

in accordance with mathematical rules

"The equation is mathematically correct."

"The equation is mathematically correct and the student solved it without making any arithmetic errors."

by means of or according to statistics

"Statistically women live longer."

"Statistically women live longer than men in most countries around the world for a variety of reasons."

in a manner that is related to algebra

"The expression is algebraically simplified."

"The expression is algebraically simplified and the student can now substitute numbers into the formula easily."

with regard to the branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy

"The system is thermodynamically stable."

"The system is thermodynamically stable and it will not spontaneously change its state under normal conditions."

regarding the transfer, storage, or utilization of heat energy

"The material is thermally conductive."

"The material is thermally conductive and it transfers heat quickly from the hot surface to the cold one."

with regard to sound or the study of sound

"The room is acoustically treated."

"The room is acoustically treated and the sound quality is excellent for recording music."

with regard to the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids

"The shape is geometrically perfect."

"The shape is geometrically perfect and the artist used a compass and ruler to draw the precise circles."

regarding the scientific study of human society

"The trend is sociologically significant."

"The trend is sociologically significant and it reflects changing attitudes about marriage and family in modern society."

in a way related to the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, population, and the distribution of resources and industries

"The region is geographically isolated."

"The region is geographically isolated and the mountains make it difficult for travelers to reach the remote villages."

in a manner that relates to or concerns the environment and its interactions with living organisms

"The practice is ecologically harmful."

"The practice is ecologically harmful and it destroys habitats that are essential for the survival of endangered species."

in a manner that is related to philosophy

"He is philosophically inclined."

"The professor is philosophically inclined and he enjoys debating the meaning of life with his students."

in a manner that relates to the branch of philosophy that explores deep philosophical questions about the nature of things

"The question is metaphysically complex."

"The question is metaphysically complex and philosophers have debated the nature of reality for thousands of years."

regarding the study of God, religious beliefs, or the nature of the divine

"He is theologically trained."

"The priest is theologically trained and he can explain the complex doctrines of the church to his congregation."

with regard to both social and economic factors

"The group is socioeconomically diverse."

"The group is socioeconomically diverse and it includes people from both wealthy and poor backgrounds."