Das Experiment
Example: Das Experiment im Labor zeigte interessante Ergebnisse.
Definition
"Das Experiment" refers to a scientific procedure or test conducted in a controlled environment to discover, demonstrate, or test a hypothesis. It involves careful observation and measurement to obtain reliable and repeatable results, as in the phrase: The experiment in the laboratory showed interesting results.
Etymology
The word "das Experiment" originates from the Latin word 'experimentum,' meaning 'trial' or 'test.' It entered the German language through scientific discourse in the Renaissance period, reflecting the importance of observation and testing in the development of knowledge. Did you know? The root 'experiri' in Latin means 'to try' or 'to test,' perfectly capturing the essence of an experiment.
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"Das Experiment" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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