pertaining to, derived from, or founded on experiment

an experimental science.

of the nature of an experiment; tentative

The new program is still in an experimental stage.

functioning as an experiment or used for experimentation

an experimental airplane.

based on or derived from experience; empirical

experimental knowledge.

something that is experimental.

adjective

proven , tested , tried

adjective

beginning , developmental , empirical , experiential , first stage , laboratory , momentary , on approval , pilot , preliminary , preparatory , primary , probationary , provisional , speculative , temporary , tentative , test , trial , trial-and-error , unconcluded , under probation , unproved , a posteriori , contingent , exploratory , incomplete , inductive