experimental
gb/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl/ us/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 3800
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B2
property
1
Used for testing purposes
Used for trying out new ideas or methods to see if they work.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is experimental
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'experimental' with 'experienced'. 'Experimental' relates to tests and trials, not to having experience.
Sinônimos
trial (Often used in legal or procedural contexts, but in science means a test stage similar to 'experimental'.)
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pilot (Implies a small-scale preliminary test before full implementation.)
Antônimos
proven (Indicates that something has been tested and confirmed to work, opposite of still being tested.)
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established (Describes something accepted and in regular use, unlike experimental.)
Colocações
experimental study
|experimental design
|experimental results
|experimental method
|experimental phase
Temas
science
|innovation
|research
|technology
|education
Exemplos
- The drug is still in the experimental stage.
- They conducted an experimental study on plant growth.
- This is an experimental design for the new bridge.
- The team is testing an experimental method for water purification.
- Her work is highly experimental and challenges traditional forms.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The new car is still experimental.
- We saw an experimental machine in the lab.
- This is an experimental plan for the project.
- The teacher showed us an experimental tool.
- Scientists made an experimental vaccine.
adjective
B2
property
2
Using new creative methods
Trying new and different ways of doing something, especially in art or music.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] is experimental
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'experimental' here with scientific testing; in this sense it refers to creativity and innovation.
Sinônimos
innovative (Focuses on creating something new and original, not necessarily untested.)
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avant-garde (Emphasizes being ahead of current trends, especially in the arts.)
Antônimos
traditional (Follows established customs or styles instead of trying new ones.)
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conventional (Adheres to standard practices rather than experimenting.)
Colocações
experimental music
|experimental art
|experimental style
|experimental approach
Temas
art
|creativity
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The director is known for his experimental films.
- She has an experimental style of painting.
- They adopted an experimental approach to teaching.
- The band's latest album is very experimental.
- He enjoys working on experimental theatre projects.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The artist makes experimental paintings.
- I like experimental music.
- She tries an experimental way to cook.
- He wrote an experimental play.
- The school has an experimental class.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
experimental
AFI
GB/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl/
US/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ex - per - i - ment - al (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ment)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: experimental
Família de palavras
Core family
experiment
noun B1
experimentally
adverb
Related words
experimentation
noun B2
experimenter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-experimental
adjective
Advanced or less common
experimentalist
noun
experimentalism
noun
Expressões
experimental evidence
1/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Proof from testing results
Information that shows something is true, found by doing tests or experiments.
Exemplos
- There is strong experimental evidence to support the theory.
- Experimental evidence suggests that the drug is effective.
experimental procedure
1/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl pɹoʊsˈid͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Method used in experiments
A planned way of doing a test or research study.
Exemplos
- The scientists followed a strict experimental procedure.
- Every step of the experimental procedure was documented.
experimental stage
1/ɪkspˌɛɹɪmˈɛntəl stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Early testing phase
A time when something new is being tried and tested before it is used fully.
Exemplos
- The vaccine is still in the experimental stage.
- Our project is in the experimental stage, so changes are expected.