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experimentalist

 

[ ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəlɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific research

An experimentalist is a scientist or researcher who conducts experiments to test hypotheses and gather data. They often focus on establishing empirical evidence through hands-on experimentation rather than theoretical approaches.

Synonyms

investigator, researcher, scientist

Examples of usage

  • The experimentalist designed a series of tests to validate the new theory.
  • As an experimentalist, she spent countless hours in the lab conducting trials.
  • The conference featured talks from leading experimentalists in the field.
  • The experimentalist's work provided critical insights into material behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "experimentalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 experimentalista

🇮🇳 प्रायोगिककर्ता

🇩🇪 Experimentator

🇮🇩 eksperimental

🇺🇦 експериментатор

🇵🇱 eksperymentator

🇯🇵 実験者

🇫🇷 expérimentaliste

🇪🇸 experimentalista

🇹🇷 deneyselci

🇰🇷 실험가

🇸🇦 مُجَرِّب

🇨🇿 experimentátor

🇸🇰 experimentátor

🇨🇳 实验者

🇸🇮 eksperimentalist

🇮🇸 tilraunamaður

🇰🇿 экспериментатор

🇬🇪 ექსპერიმენტატორი

🇦🇿 eksperimentalist

🇲🇽 experimentalista

Etymology

The term 'experimentalist' is derived from the word 'experiment,' which comes from the Latin 'experimentum,' meaning 'a trial or test.' The suffix '-alist' is used to denote someone who practices or specializes in a certain field. The application of experimental methods in science dates back to early thinkers like Galileo and Newton, who emphasized the importance of observation and testing in understanding natural phenomena. As scientific disciplines evolved in the 18th and 19th centuries, the role of the experimentalist became essential, particularly in fields like chemistry, physics, and biology. The rise of the experimentalist reflects a broader shift towards empiricism in science, marking a move away from pure speculation to practical validation through experiments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,015 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.