Meaning of EXPERIMENTAL
| Pronunciation: | | ik`speru'mentl
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- [adj] relying on observation or experiment; "experimental results that supported the hypothesis"
- [adj] of the nature of or undergoing an experiment; "an experimental drug"; "a pilot project"; "a test run"; "a trial separation"
- [adj] relating to or based on experiment; "experimental physics"
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| | Synonyms: | | data-based, empirical, model(a), observational, pilot(a), test(a), trial(a) |
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| | Definition: | | \Ex*per`i*men"tal\, a. [Cf.F. exp['e]rimental.]
1. Pertaining to experiment; founded on, or derived from,
experiment or trial; as, experimental science; given to,
or skilled in, experiment; as, an experimental
philosopher.
2. Known by, or derived from, experience; as, experimental
religion.
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| | Related Terms: | | conjectural, cut-and-try, determined, developmental, empirical, experiential, exploratory, heuristic, hit-or-miss, hypothetical, pilot, preliminary, preparatory, probationary, probative, probatory, proving, provisional, resolute, speculative, temporary, tentative, test, testing, theoretical, trial, trial-and-error, trying, venturesome, verificatory, willing |
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