experiment
Translation
experiment, trial
Examples
The science class did an experiment.
The science class did an experiment.
It was an experiment in a new style of art.
It was an experiment in a new style of art.
Grammar Patterns
an experiment ((on sth.)) a test done on something The scientist conducted an experiment on mice.
an experiment ((with sth.)) a test using something They are doing an experiment with a new drug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: test, trial, investigation, study
Etymology
From Latin 'experiri' (to try). It breaks down into 'ex-' (out) and 'periri' (to try, test).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'expert' who performs an 'experiment' to test something.