experimental
Intermediate/ɪkˌsper.əˈmen.t̬əl/
- adjective
- using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have
experimental in a sentence
- “The equipment is still at the experimental stage.”
- “The changes to the distribution system are purely experimental at the moment.”
- “Some patients were given the experimental drug, while others were given a placebo.”
- “Both are experimental treatments for cancer.”
What does “experimental” mean?
experimental (adjective) means using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have. It is pronounced /ɪkˌsper.əˈmen.t̬əl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "experimental" mean?
- experimental (adjective) means: using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have
- How do you pronounce "experimental"?
- "experimental" is pronounced /ɪkˌsper.əˈmen.t̬əl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "experimental" in a sentence?
- Here is "experimental" used in a sentence: The equipment is still at the experimental stage.
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