noun
Uncommon
experimentation
ihk-spehr-ih-muhn-TAY-shuhn
Experimentation (noun) means the practice of testing ideas through experiments. Example: “Years of experimentation led to the discovery of the vaccine.”
noun
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The practice of testing ideas through experiments.
"Years of experimentation led to the discovery of the vaccine."
How to use experimentation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing process of running experiments to test or discover something.
Common pairings
scientific experimentation
trial and experimentation
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Word forms
- Plural
- experimentations
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Etymology
From experiment + the noun ending -ation, ultimately from Latin experiri, "to try."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for experimentation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “experimentation” mean?
The word “experimentation” means the practice of testing ideas through experiments. In plain terms, the ongoing process of running experiments to test or discover something.
How do you pronounce “experimentation”?
“Experimentation” is pronounced ihk-spehr-ih-muhn-TAY-shuhn (/ɪkˌspɛɹ.ə.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “experimentation” in a sentence?
Here is “experimentation” used in a sentence: “Years of experimentation led to the discovery of the vaccine.”
What part of speech is “experimentation”?
“Experimentation” is a noun.
Where does the word “experimentation” come from?
The word “experimentation” comes from Latin. From experiment + the noun ending -ation, ultimately from Latin experiri, "to try.".
Is “experimentation” a common word?
“Experimentation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
