experimental Meaning & Definition
What Does Experimental Mean?
As an adjective, experimental means Pertaining to or founded on experiment. It can also mean Serving to be experimented upon; used in an experiment. As a noun, it means The subject of an experiment.
Experimental: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ |
| Synonyms | empirical, model and trial |
| Plural | experimentals |
| Comparative / superlative | more experimental, most experimental |
Experimental Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to or founded on experiment.
Chemistry is an experimental science.
- Serving to be experimented upon; used in an experiment.
- Serving as an experiment; serving to experiment.
his experimental band
- Experiential, empirical.
experimental knowledge
Experimental as a Noun
- The subject of an experiment.
Synonyms of Experimental
Experimental synonyms and antonyms →Experimental in a Sentence
Chemistry is an experimental science.
his experimental band
an experimental engine
experimental knowledge
Word Forms & Grammar
experimental (comparative more experimental, superlative most experimental)
experimental (plural experimentals)
Words That Rhyme With Experimental
Origin of Experimental
From experiment + -al.[1]
Frequently Asked Questions About Experimental
Is experimental an adjective or a noun?
Experimental is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for experimental?
Close synonyms of experimental are empirical, model and trial. See the full list of experimental synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of experimental?
The plural of experimental is experimentals.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of experimental?
The comparative form is more experimental and the superlative form is most experimental.