experimental

adjective
UK: /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
US: /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/

  1. Based on or involving experiment, especially of a scientific nature; relating to tests.

    1. The lab is running experimental tests on new materials. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experimental data suggests a strong correlation between the variables. [ ] [ ]

  2. Novel or innovative, especially in the arts; willing to try out new ideas or methods.

    1. He enjoys experimental music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experimental design pushed boundaries and challenged traditional norms. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tentative new trial innovative exploratory original
experimental noun

  1. A tentative procedure or plan; an innovation.

    1. The new program is an experimental. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project was considered an experimental, with no guarantee of success. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "experimental" in English means: Based on or involving experiment, especially of a scientific nature; relating to tests., Novel or innovative, especially in the arts; willing to try out new ideas or methods..

The phonetic transcription of "experimental" is /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/ in British English and /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "experimental": tentative, new, trial, innovative, exploratory, original.

Example usage of "experimental": "The lab is running experimental tests on new materials.". More examples on the page.