experimentalism
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ex·per·i·men·tal·ism
(ĭk-spĕr′ə-mĕn′tl-ĭz′əm)n.
Use of empirical or experimental methods in determining the validity of ideas.
ex·per′i·men′tal·ist n.
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experimentalism
(ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm)n
employment of or reliance upon experiments; empiricism
exˌperiˈmentalist n
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ex•per•i•men•tal•ism
(ɪkˌspɛr əˈmɛn tlˌɪz əm)n.
1. the theory or practice of relying on experimentation; empiricism.
2. fondness for experimenting or innovating.
[1825–35]
ex•per`i•men′tal•ist, n.
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experimentalism
a reliance on principles of empiricism in philosophy or science. — experimentalist, n.
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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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