American English
/ɪk.spɚˈmɛ.nl̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
New and not yet fully proven, because people are testing whether it works.
In “experimental,” the strongest beat is on “men” (/ɪkˌspɛɹ.əˈmɛn.ɾl̩/). In natural American speech, the /t/ in the ending may be very quick or disappear.
New and not yet fully proven, because people are testing whether it works.
The patient received an experimental treatment.
They are testing an experimental method.
experimental treatment · experimental method · experimental approach
experimental + noun
an experimental approach to + noun
Connected with scientific tests or with the materials, people, or results used in them.
The researchers compared the experimental data.
The experimental group received the new drug.
experimental data · experimental group · experimental design
experimental + noun
the experimental group
Using unusual new ideas or methods, especially in art, music, or film.
She makes experimental music.
The director is experimental in his use of sound.
experimental music · experimental film · experimental art
experimental + noun
be experimental in + noun