experimental
[ ik-sper-uh-men-tl ]
/ ɪkˌspɛr əˈmɛn tl /
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adjective
pertaining to, derived from, or founded on experiment: an experimental science.
of the nature of an experiment; tentative: The new program is still in an experimental stage.
functioning as an experiment or used for experimentation: an experimental airplane.
based on or derived from experience; empirical: experimental knowledge.
noun
something that is experimental.
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Origin of experimental
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word experīmentālis.See experiment, -al1
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British Dictionary definitions for experimental
experimental
/ (ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl) /
adjective
relating to, based on, or having the nature of experimentan experimental study
based on or derived from experience; empiricalexperimental evidence
tending to experimentan experimental artist
tentative or provisionalan experimental rule in football
Derived forms of experimental
experimentally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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