experimental
ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl
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Definition of experimental - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
trial basedbased on tests or trials to discover effects or results
  • The experimental drug showed promising results in early tests..
investigative test trial
2.
scienceTECH.relating to or based on scientific experimentsTECH.
  • The experimental data was crucial for the study.
innovative investigative trial
3.
innovationinnovative or inventive, often in arts or sciences
  • She is known for her experimental approach to sculpture..
innovative inventive
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Expressions with experimental

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planned set of new activities tried to see if they work
The city started an experimental program to reduce traffic congestion downtown.
in a way that is tried temporarily to see if it works
The school introduced longer lunch breaks on an experimental basis.
controlled environment for scientific tests
The experimental condition was carefully maintained to ensure accurate results..
measurements or observations gathered by carrying out controlled tests or trials
The researchers analyzed the experimental data before writing their report.
movie that explores new techniques or ideas
The director's latest work is an experimental film that challenges traditional storytelling.
group in an experiment that receives the treatment being tested
The experimental group took the new drug during the study.

Origin of experimental

Latin, experimentum (trial, test)

Terms with experimental included in their meaning

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experiment
make experimental use of something
theater
small venue for experimental or community plays
theater shows
relating to smaller theaters or more experimental shows than Broadway
experimental area
location designated for conducting experiments or tests
film style
made in an experimental or artistic style, not mainstream
genre aesthetics
music style linked with independent artists often featuring experimental or alternative sounds
alternative genre
experimental style with electronic noise, unusual sound sources, often provocative themes
creativity
experimental or innovative in approach

Examples of experimental in a sentence

  • They are conducting an experimental study on sleep patterns.
  • The experimental setup was designed to test the hypothesis.
  • Her experimental approach led to groundbreaking discoveries.
  • His experimental music gained a lot of attention.
  • The lab is known for its experimental methods.

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  1. French:expérimental, de recherche, ...
  2. German:experimentell, innovativ, ...
  3. Italian:sperimentale, ...
  4. Spanish:experimental, de experimento, ...
  5. Portuguese:experimental, ...
  6. Chinese:实验性的, 实验的, ...
  7. Japanese:実験的な, 試験的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْرِيبِيّ, قائم على التَجَارِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיסְיוֹנִי, נִיסּוּיִ, ...
  10. Russian:экспериментальный, научный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:експериментальний, дослідницький, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रायोगिक, अनुसंधानात्मक, ...
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