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experimentalism Definition

ex·peri·men·tal·ism (--iz′əm--)

noun

  1. the theory or practice of depending on experimentation; empiricism
  2. fondness for experimenting or for new experiences, procedures, etc.

experimentalism Related Forms
ex·per′i·men′·tal·ist noun, adjective
experimentalism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • musical: His landmark book on improvisation proved that musical experimentalism could engage a wide audience across many fields with issues of vital importance to humanity.