experimental

adjective

ex·per·i·men·tal | \ ik-ˌsper-ə-ˈmen-tᵊl also -ˌspir-

Definition of experimental

1 : of, relating to, or based on experience or experiment

2a : serving the ends of or used as a means of experimentation an experimental school

b : relating to or having the characteristics of experiment : tentative still in the experimental stage

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Examples of experimental in a Sentence

The fuel is being used on an experimental basis. an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia

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But this is hardly the first time one of America’s experimental or homegrown faiths have surfaced in politics. — Sam Kestenbaum, New York Times, "The Curious Mystical Text Behind Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Bid," 5 July 2019 But with his more recent work, Neuwirth is aiming for a more electronic and experimental sound -- and more personal lyrical content. — John Russell, Billboard, "Conchita Wurst on the Importance of Stonewall to Europe and Feeling 'Recharged' After Pride," 2 July 2019 Before that experimental and developmental year, the Padres hadn’t had a staff ERA this high this far into a season since 2009. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Padres come back on Rockies again, split crazy series at Coors," 16 June 2019 Resistance by residents wary of authorities has hurt containment efforts in an outbreak where an experimental but effective Ebola vaccine is being widely used for the first time. — Fox News, "Boy, 5, dies of Ebola as outbreak crosses Congo border," 13 June 2019 By leaving the experimental, erratic startup world and getting listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Uber and Lyft will assume images of being mature, stable, and transparent companies — a reputation neither has necessarily earned just yet. — Chavie Lieber, Vox, "Uber and Lyft are racing each other to go public. Here’s why.," 12 Dec. 2018 But the university needs money to carry these experimental treatments through the testing process. — Karen Kaplan, latimes.com, "California stem cell research centers receive $30-million gift from Broad Foundation," 26 June 2019 Uganda’s science and drug agencies, looking to pre-empt a large-scale outbreak, also approved three new experimental treatments for the virus on June 18. — Ciara Nugent, Time, "As Ebola Continues to Spread In Congo, Uganda Watches Nervously," 20 June 2019 Congo’s health ministry says all members of the Congolese-Ugandan family have agreed to be repatriated to Congo for experimental treatments as part of clinical trials. — Washington Post, "The Latest: Congo starts giving Ebola vaccine to some babies," 13 June 2019

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