B2adjectivescienceacademic
US/ɪkˌsper.əˈmen.təl/
UK/ɪkˌsper.ɪˈmen.təl/
new and still being tested; also using new and unusual ideas
In context
The drug is still experimental and has not been approved yet.
The band is known for its experimental music.
Students in the experimental group used a new learning app.
Words that go with experimental
adjective + noun
- experimental groupThe experimental group did better than the control group.
- experimental drugHe took part in a trial of an experimental drug.
- experimental stageThe technology is still at an experimental stage.
- experimental dataThe experimental data support the theory.
- experimental musicShe writes experimental music for films.