experimentally
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/ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəli/
(experiment)
test or trial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'experimentally' originates from the Latin word 'experimentum', where 'experiri' meant 'to try'.
Historical Evolution
'experimentum' transformed into the Old French word 'experiment', and eventually became the modern English word 'experiment' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to try or test something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner based on experiments'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner based on or derived from experiments.
The drug was used experimentally before being approved.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45