Definition for EX-PER-I-MENT'AL

EX-PER-I-MENT'AL, a.

  1. Pertaining to experiment.
  2. Known by experiment or trial; derived from experiment. Experimental knowledge is the most valuable, because it is most certain, and most safely to be trusted.
  3. Built on experiments; founded on trial and observations, or on a series of results, the effects of operations; as, experimental philosophy.
  4. Taught by experience; having personal experience. Admit to the holy communion such only as profess and appear to be regenerated, and experimental Christians. H. Humphreys.
  5. Known by experience; derived from experience; as, experimental religion.

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