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ex·per·i·ment
 experiment
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
a test used to discover something not known, such as the cause of something.
Scientists performed experiments on several new kinds of plastic.
- similar words:
- examination, test, trial
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| related words: |
adventure |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
experimented, experimenting, experiments |
| definition: |
to perform an experiment; to explore by trying different things.
The cook experimented until he found the right spices for his dish.- similar words:
- explore, test
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| derivation: |
experimenter (n.) |
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