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experimentally Synonyms
Another word for experimentally
Choosing another word for experimentally depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
By means of scientific experiments, empirical observation, or controlled testing.
Usage Example
"The researchers verified the hypothesis empirically before publishing their findings."
Strongest
empirically
Strong
observationally
• adverb (Context 2)
In a tentative, exploratory, or innovative manner, especially to see what the effect or outcome will be.
Usage Example
"She adjusted the dials tentatively to see how the synthesizer would respond."
Strong
tentatively
provisionally
innovatively
Opposites of experimentally
The opposite of experimentally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
theoretically
hypothetically
definitively
conventionally
speculatively
traditionally
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Experimentally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/experimentally