experimentalism

experimentalism
a) An experimental practice or tendency, especially in the arts
b) An empirical or pragmatic approach which emphasizes the importance of experimentation
See Also: experimentalism, experimentally, experimental

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  • experimentalism — EXPERIMENTALÍSM s.n. Folosire a experimentului, a documentului ca principal mijloc de cunoaştere, de creaţie. – Din engl. experimentalism. Trimis de claudia, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98  experimentalísm s. n. Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa:… …   Dicționar Român

  • experimentalism — n. 1. an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles. [WordNet 1.5] 2. an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; as, the children of psycholoigsts are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Experimentalism — may mean: *The philosophical belief that experiments yield truth; empiricism *The philosophical belief that truth is evaluated based upon its demonstrated usefulness; instrumentalism [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article 9042505/instrumentalism]… …   Wikipedia

  • experimentalism — [ek sper΄ə ment′ liz΄əm, ik sper΄ə ment′ liz΄əm; ] often [ek spir΄ə ment′ l iz΄əm, ik spir΄ə ment′ liz΄əm] n. 1. the theory or practice of depending on experimentation; empiricism 2. fondness for experimenting or for new experiences, procedures,… …   English World dictionary

  • experimentalism — experimentalist, n. /ik sper euh men tl iz euhm/, n. 1. doctrine or practice of relying on experimentation; empiricism. 2. fondness for experimenting or innovating: The psychologists children were raised in an atmosphere of vigorous… …   Universalium

  • experimentalism — experimental ► ADJECTIVE 1) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized. 2) of or relating to scientific experiments. 3) (of art, music, etc.) radically new and innovative. DERIVATIVES experimentalism noun… …   English terms dictionary

  • experimentalism — noun 1. an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑empiricism, ↑empiricist philosophy, ↑sensationalism 2. an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation the children of psychologists are often… …   Useful english dictionary

  • experimentalism — noun Date: circa 1834 reliance on or advocacy of experimental or empirical principles and procedures; specifically instrumentalism …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • experimentalism — n. method of learning based on experimentation and observation …   English contemporary dictionary

  • experimentalism — ex·per·i·men·tal·ism …   English syllables

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