ex·per·i·men·tal·ism ( k-sp r  -mn tl-zm)n. Use of empirical or experimental methods in determining the validity of ideas. ex·per i·mental·ist n. |
experimentalism [ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm]
n
employment of or reliance upon experiments; empiricism
experimentalist n
experimentalism
a reliance on principles of empiricism in philosophy or science. — experimentalist, n.
See also: Knowledge
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| Noun | 1. | experimentalism - an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism - (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience |
| 2. | experimentalism - an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; "the children of psychologists are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism" orientation - an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs |
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