The natural scientific method essentially consists not of verification, but falsification: a model is valid as long as it cannot be experimentally refuted.
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Experimentally
Synonyms for "experimentally" (21 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Adverb(2 words)
by experimentationempirically
Noun(3 words)
empirically based conclusionsempirically supported reportexperimentally observable data
Strong matches (6)
Adverb(3 words)
hit or miss
Determiner(1 words)
more biological reasoning
Noun(1 words)
more empirical
Related words (10)
Noun(7 words)
most chemical-manipulativemost empiricalmost experimentalmost laboratory materialmost physics-experimentalscientifically proventest reagent
Adjective(1 words)
Adverb(2 words)
systematicallythrough an experiment
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: by experimentation, empirically, empirically based conclusions, empirically supported report, experimentally observable data.
- Sentence evidence is available for experimentally, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "experimentally".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "experimentally"
Keep "experimentally" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "experimentally" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "experimentally", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "experimentally" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbmanner adverb
More specific
2 entriesCollocations
5 entriesexperimentally confirmedexperimentally determinedexperimentally observedexperimentally testedexperimentally verified
Inflections
2 entriesmore experimentallymost experimentally
Derivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Komarova notes that everyone who studies cancer knows that genetic instability (and the mutations it causes) are important for cancer cells: cancer couldn't spread without it. It's not so clear why this mutation rate slows down in later stages of the tumor. She says that this has been observed experimentally, but researchers can't decide whether it's important for cancer growth or if it's just a side-effect of cancer.
Source: tatoeba (12250728)
Gut feelings play a role in science; they are called hypotheses, and then they are verified or disproven experimentally.
Source: tatoeba (13047127)
The end of the 20th century and the start of the new millennium have bore witness to a remarkable revolution in the way parasite/host biological interactions can be conceptually designed and experimentally studied.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "experimentally"?
Closest matches include by experimentation, empirically, empirically based conclusions, empirically supported report, experimentally observable data.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "experimentally"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.