Word
experimentally
Phoneticsex·per·i·men·tal·ly, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ɪkˌspɛɹəˈmɛntəɫi/
UK/ɛkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəli/
Adverb of manner Science
Definition
adv. in a way that uses tests or trials to find out if something works or is true. You use this when you are trying something new to see what happens.
adv. by means of scientific tests, trials, or tentative procedures to validate a hypothesis or observe an effect. Often used to distinguish empirical evidence from theoretical predictions.
Examples
“The scientists tested the new drug experimentally.”
“The engineers decided to test the bridge design experimentally using a small-scale model in a wind tunnel.”
“While the mathematical model predicted a stable outcome, the researchers had to verify the results experimentally to account for unpredictable environmental variables.”
Examples
simple
“The scientists tested the new drug experimentally.”
contextual
“The engineers decided to test the bridge design experimentally using a small-scale model in a wind tunnel.”
complex
“While the mathematical model predicted a stable outcome, the researchers had to verify the results experimentally to account for unpredictable environmental variables.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “experimentally” in context.
Verb
01. experimentally test
“Scientists need to experimentally test the new drug before it can be approved for public use.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“However, this biological hypothesis must now be experimentally verified.” “That means researchers may have a realistic path toward testing the prediction experimentally.” Etymology
From experimental + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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