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experimental

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɪkˌspɛɹɪˈmɛntəɫ// UK //ɛkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl// ex·per·i·men·tal

adj. describes something that uses new ideas or methods that have not been tested before. You use this for things like music, art, or science when people are trying something different to see if it works.

adj. relating to or based on trials and tests; involving new, unconventional, or unproven ideas and techniques. Often used to distinguish innovative artistic or scientific work from established traditions.


SIMPLE

The band is known for their experimental music style.

CONTEXTUAL

The hospital is offering an experimental treatment for patients who have not responded to standard medicine.

COMPLEX

While the initial results of the experimental fusion reactor are promising, engineers caution that commercial viability remains decades away due to significant containment challenges.

Synonyms
Origin

From experiment + -al.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; can also function as a predicative adjective after linking verbs.

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