Meaning & Definition of word "Experimental"

Experimental

/ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntl/

adjective:

  • 1. Related to or based on testing or experimentation; not yet proven or established.
    • Example: The researchers conducted an experimental study to determine the effects of the new drug.
  • 2. Involving or characterized by innovative and untested ideas or methods.
    • Example: The artist's experimental approach to music often blends different genres.
  • 3. Designed for or involving the testing of ideas or methods in a trial phase.
    • Example: The school implemented an experimental curriculum to improve student engagement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'experimentalis', relating to experience, from 'experiri', to try or test.

Common Phrases and Expressions

experimental design:

A plan for a controlled experiment.

experimental procedure:

A method used to conduct an experiment.

experimental phase:

The stage in which a product or concept is tested.

experimental music:

A genre of music that pushes boundaries of traditional forms.

Related Words

experiment:

A scientific procedure to make a discovery.

experimenter:

A person who conducts experiments.

experimentation:

The process of trying out new ideas or methods.

Slang Meanings of experimental

Meaning: a radical approach to something

Example Sentence: He's taking an experimental stance on his music this time.

Meaning: something unconventional or out of the ordinary

Example Sentence: That new dish sounds pretty experimental!