CEFR C2

experimentalism

noun

Meaning

The practice or policy of relying on experimentation and innovation rather than established tradition or theory.

Examples

The art movement was defined by its radical experimentalism, rejecting all classical techniques.
His approach to education focuses on experimentalism, encouraging students to learn through trial and error.

Synonyms: innovation, empiricism, avant-gardism, unconventionality

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experimentalism (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˌspɛr.ɪˈmɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm/

Definition

The practice or policy of relying on experimentation and innovation rather than established tradition or theory.

Examples

The art movement was defined by its radical experimentalism, rejecting all classical techniques.
His approach to education focuses on experimentalism, encouraging students to learn through trial and error.
Critics argued that the director's experimentalism made the film difficult for mainstream audiences to follow.

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