experimental
UK: ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛnt(ə)l | US: ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛnt(ə)l
adj. relating to or based on experiment
adj. involving new ideas or methods that are not yet fully tested
adj. (of art or music) emphasizing innovation and exploration
The word "experimental" derives from the Latin "experimentum" (a trial, test, or proof), which itself comes from "experiri" (to try, test). The suffix "-al" was added in Late Middle English to form an adjective meaning "pertaining to experiments." The term evolved to describe not just scientific testing but also innovative or exploratory approaches in broader contexts, such as art and technology.
The team conducted an experimental study to validate the new theory.
Her experimental approach to painting challenged traditional techniques.
This drug is still in the experimental phase and not yet approved for public use.
The band's experimental album blended jazz with electronic sounds.
Critics praised the film's experimental narrative structure.