das Gedankenexperiment
Translation
thought experiment
Examples
Einstein nutzte oft Gedankenexperimente.
Einstein often used thought experiments.
Mit Gedankenexperimenten kann man Theorien prüfen.
Theories can be tested with thought experiments.
Grammar Patterns
ein Gedankenexperiment durchführen to conduct a thought experiment Einstein often conducted thought experiments.
Similar Words
die Hypothese (hypothesis), das Gedankenspiel (mind game)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Gedanke' (thought) and 'Experiment' (experiment).
Memory Tips
It's literally a 'thought experiment'. Break the word down to remember it: Gedanke + Experiment.