Experiment
/ɪkˈspɛr.ɪ.mənt/noun
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Did you know?The root of 'experiment' traces back to a time when alchemists used trials to unlock the secrets of transformation and the hidden powers of nature.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
experimentum
“a trial or proof, a test of something's nature or quality.”
14th Century
Middle English
experiment
“a means of testing or a procedure to obtain knowledge.”
16th Century
Latin
experiri
“to try out or test, reflecting the act of seeking knowledge through trials.”
Modern English
English
experiment
“a systematic method of investigation, often associated with scientific inquiry.”
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