Experimentally: meaning, definitions and examples

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experimentally

 

[ ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

scientific research

In a way that involves scientific experiments or testing of hypotheses.

Synonyms

empirically, observationally, practically

Examples of usage

  • Researchers are studying the phenomenon experimentally.
  • The drug's effectiveness was tested experimentally in a controlled environment.
  • She approached the problem experimentally, testing various solutions.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a practical manner

In a way that involves practical testing or application.

Synonyms

practically, pragmatically, realistically

Examples of usage

  • The new software was implemented experimentally to assess its performance.
  • He decided to approach the project experimentally, trying different methods to see what works best.

Translations

Translations of the word "experimentally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 experimentalmente

🇮🇳 प्रायोगिक रूप से

🇩🇪 experimentell

🇮🇩 secara eksperimental

🇺🇦 експериментально

🇵🇱 eksperymentalnie

🇯🇵 実験的に

🇫🇷 expérimentalement

🇪🇸 experimentalmente

🇹🇷 deneysel olarak

🇰🇷 실험적으로

🇸🇦 تجريبيا

🇨🇿 experimentálně

🇸🇰 experimentálne

🇨🇳 实验性地

🇸🇮 eksperimentalno

🇮🇸 tilraunakennt

🇰🇿 эксперименталды түрде

🇬🇪 ექსპერიმენტულად

🇦🇿 eksperimental olaraq

🇲🇽 experimentalmente

Word origin

The adverb 'experimentally' is derived from the noun 'experiment', which originates from the Latin word 'experimentum' meaning a trial or test. The use of experimentation as a method of scientific inquiry has a long history, dating back to ancient times when philosophers and scientists conducted experiments to understand the natural world. Over time, the process of experimentation has become a fundamental aspect of the scientific method, leading to advancements in various fields of study.

See also: experiment, experimental, experimenter.

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