Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'experimental'

English Word: experimental

Key Russian Translations:

• экспериментальный /ɛkspʲɪrʲɪmʲɪnʹtalʹnyj/ - [Formal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium (This word is commonly used in scientific, technical, and academic contexts in Russian, but less so in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with Russian adjective forms and scientific vocabulary, as per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

экспериментальный: /ɛkspʲɪrʲɪmʲɪnʹtalʹnyj/

Note on экспериментальный: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-talʹ-). Be mindful of the palatalized consonants (ʲ), which can be challenging for English speakers. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Primary Meaning: Relating to or based on experiments, trials, or scientific testing.

Translation(s) & Context:

• экспериментальный - Used in formal scientific, educational, or technical contexts to describe something involving experimentation, such as a method or device.

Usage Examples:

• Этот метод является экспериментальным и требует дальнейших испытаний.

  This method is experimental and requires further testing.

• В лаборатории проводятся экспериментальные исследования по генетике.

  Experimental research on genetics is being conducted in the laboratory.

• Экспериментальный подход помог решить проблему быстрее.

  The experimental approach helped solve the problem faster.

• Эта экспериментальная технология ещё не прошла сертификацию.

  This experimental technology has not yet been certified.

• В экспериментальном театре часто используют инновационные методы.

  In experimental theater, innovative methods are often used.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

экспериментальный is an adjective in Russian, which means it inflects based on gender, number, and case. It follows the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -ый. Below is a table outlining its key inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once the basic patterns are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • испытательный (ispyitatelʹnyj) - Often used interchangeably in technical contexts, but implies more of a testing phase.
  • опытный (opytnyj) - Similar but can lean towards "experienced" in some uses; subtle difference in connotation.
• Antonyms:
  • традиционный (traditsionnyj) - Refers to conventional or established methods.
  • установленный (ustanovlennyj) - Means "established" or "proven," contrasting with experimental novelty.

Related Phrases:

• экспериментальный метод (экспериментальный метод) - An experimental method; commonly used in scientific discussions.
• экспериментальная психология (экспериментальная психология) - Experimental psychology; refers to the branch of psychology involving controlled experiments.
• проводить экспериментальный тест (проводить экспериментальный тест) - To conduct an experimental test; used in research and development contexts.

Usage Notes:

экспериментальный directly corresponds to the English "experimental" as an adjective, emphasizing innovation or trial-based approaches. It is typically used in formal settings like academia, science, or technology, and should agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For English speakers, remember that Russian adjectives inflect, so always adjust forms (e.g., экспериментальная for feminine nouns). When choosing between synonyms like испытательный, opt for экспериментальный if the focus is on scientific experimentation rather than general testing.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the base form "экспериментальный" without inflection, e.g., saying "экспериментальный книга" instead of "экспериментальная книга" (for a feminine noun like книга).

  Correct: экспериментальная книга (The adjective must agree in gender and case). Explanation: Russian requires adjective-noun agreement, which is not always intuitive for English learners used to invariable adjectives.

• Error: Confusing it with "опытный" (experienced), leading to misuse in contexts like "experimental project" where "опытный проект" might imply a project led by an experienced person rather than one based on experiments.

  Correct: Use экспериментальный проект. Explanation: Pay attention to context; "опытный" has a different primary meaning related to experience.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, words like экспериментальный often reflect the historical emphasis on scientific advancement in the Soviet era, where experimental research in fields like space exploration and physics was highly valued. This can add a connotation of innovation and progress, especially in educational or professional contexts, helping to understand its frequent use in modern Russian discourse on technology and science.

Related Concepts:

• эксперимент (experiment)
• научный (scientific)
• исследование (research)