Het experiment
Example: Het experiment in de klas was leuk en leerzaam.
Definition
"Het experiment" refers to a scientific procedure or test conducted to discover, demonstrate, or test a hypothesis, often involving controlled conditions. For example, an experiment in a classroom setting is designed to be both educational and enjoyable.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het experiment" comes from the Latin 'experimentum,' meaning 'trial' or 'test.' This Latin root is related to 'experiri,' which means 'to try' or 'to test.' Did you know that the concept of an experiment has been central to scientific inquiry since the Renaissance, emphasizing practical testing over mere speculation?
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"Het experiment" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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