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How to pronounce experimentally

adjectiveB2Common word
ihkspehruhMEHnuhlee

/ɪk.spɛɹ.əˈmɛ.nə.li/

6 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Related entry: experimental

New and not yet fully proven, because people are testing whether it works.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

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.

Common phrases & grammar

experimental treatment · experimental method · experimental approach

experimental + noun

an experimental approach to + noun

adjectivetechnicalless common

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.

Common phrases & grammar

experimental data · experimental group · experimental design

experimental + noun

the experimental group

adjective

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.

Common phrases & grammar

experimental music · experimental film · experimental art

experimental + noun

be experimental in + noun

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