adjective
Uncommon
observational
ob-zuh-VAY-shuh-nuhl
Observational (adjective) means relating to watching and recording, especially in science. Example: “The study relied on observational data rather than lab experiments.”
adjective
1
Relating to watching and recording, especially in science.
"The essential fact is simply that all the pictures which science now draws of nature, and which alone seem capable of according with observational fact, are mathematical pictures."
— Sir James Hopwood Jeans, Into the Deep Waters (1931)
"The study relied on observational data rather than lab experiments."
How to use observational
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBased on watching and recording rather than controlled testing.
Common pairings
observational study
observational comedy
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more observational
- Superlative
- most observational
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Frequently asked questions
What does “observational” mean?
The word “observational” means relating to watching and recording, especially in science. In plain terms, based on watching and recording rather than controlled testing.
How do you pronounce “observational”?
“Observational” is pronounced ob-zuh-VAY-shuh-nuhl (/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃənəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “observational” in a sentence?
Here is “observational” used in a sentence: “The study relied on observational data rather than lab experiments.”
What part of speech is “observational”?
“Observational” is an adjective.
Is “observational” a common word?
“Observational” is an uncommon word in modern English.
