experiment — a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery or test a hypothesis
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery or test a hypothesis
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- My cooking experiment turned the kitchen into a disaster zone that even scientists wouldn't dare to study.
- The psychology experiment revealed that people would rather watch cat videos than solve math problems.
- The pharmaceutical company conducted extensive experiments to develop the new vaccine.
experiment
NOUN[/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/]
a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery or test a hypothesis
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin experiri, meaning 'to try' or 'to test'. This root captures the fundamental sense of putting something to the test through direct engagement, reflecting how empirical knowledge develops through repeated trials and observation.
Breakdown
ex- (out, thoroughly) + -periri (to try, attempt) + -ment (result or product of an action). The suffix -ment transforms the verb into a noun denoting the act or result of experimenting.
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📝Examples
“My cooking experiment turned the kitchen into a disaster zone that even scientists wouldn't dare to study.”
“The psychology experiment revealed that people would rather watch cat videos than solve math problems.”
“The pharmaceutical company conducted extensive experiments to develop the new vaccine.”
“Children naturally experiment with different ways of learning.”
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