German word

experimentell

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkspeʁimɛnˈtɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexperimental

Example

Das ist ein experimenteller Versuch.

This is an experimental attempt.

Illustration for experimentell (experimental)

More examples

Das Medikament befindet sich noch in einer experimentellen Phase.

The medication is still in the experimental phase.

Core concept

A new approach is tested in practice to discover what works before it becomes standard.

Common phrases

  • experimentellen Phase

    experimental phase

  • experimentelle Behandlung

    experimental treatment

  • experimentelles Projekt

    experimental project

Similar words

innovativ: Featuring original methods or ideas that depart from established practice.
neu: Existing or becoming available for the first time at this point.

Definition in German

in der Absicht, etwas systematisch zu erproben; nicht endgültig, sondern probeweise angewendet.

Word origin

The adjective experimentell belongs to the international word family of Latin experiri, 'to try', through Experiment and the suffix -ell.

Usage tips

  • Experimentell refers to testing or exploration, whereas vorläufig specifically means provisional or not final.

Other meanings

  • exploratoryadjective

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