experimental — Based on or involving scientific experiments, tests, or trials. Done as a test to discover new information or try new methods.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Based on or involving scientific experiments, tests, or trials. Done as a test to discover new information or try new methods.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom's experimental cooking resulted in purple pasta that glowed in the dark.
- The experimental treatment is still in clinical trials.
- His experimental haircut made him look like he was struck by lightning.
experimental
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntəl/]
Based on or involving scientific experiments, tests, or trials. Done as a test to discover new information or try new methods.
Based on or involving scientific experiments, tests, or trials. Done as a test to discover new information or try new methods.
His experimental method is instrumental to fundamental discovery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'experimentum' meaning 'a trial, test, or proof.' The word evolved to describe something based on testing and experience rather than theory.
Breakdown
experiri (to try, test) + -ment (result of action) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom's experimental cooking resulted in purple pasta that glowed in the dark.”
“The experimental treatment is still in clinical trials.”
“His experimental haircut made him look like he was struck by lightning.”
“The university established an experimental physics laboratory.”
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