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- pronunciation:
- ihk
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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: |
experiments, experimenting, experimented |
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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