experimentally
/eks,peri'mentəli/
Definition
Adverb: In a way that relates to, involves, or is based on scientific experiments or practical tests.
Usage
The adverb "experimentally" describes how an action is performed—specifically, through the method of conducting experiments. It modifies verbs to indicate that something is done for the purpose of testing, proving, or discovering something.
Examples
- The new drug was administered experimentally to a small group of volunteers.
- Scientists approached the problem experimentally, testing each variable one by one.
- The theory has been confirmed experimentally in several independent labs.
Advanced Usage
- Used to introduce a provisional or tentative action: It can describe doing something in a tentative way to see what happens.
- She smiled experimentally, unsure of how he would react.
- In computing and technology: Often used to describe software, features, or methods that are in a testing phase.
- This browser feature is still experimentally supported and may not work on all devices.
Variants and Related Words
- Experimental (adjective): Relating to or based on experiment.
- They are using an experimental technique.
- Experiment (noun/verb): A scientific test; to perform a scientific test.
- The experiment yielded surprising results.
- They will experiment with different materials.
Synonyms
- Empirically (based on observation or experience rather than theory)
- By trial and error
- Test-wise
- Tentatively (in the sense of testing a reaction)
Antonyms
- Theoretically
- Hypothetically
- Dogmatically
Adverb
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in an experimental fashion
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this can be experimentally determined
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