Experimentative

/ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mɛn.tə.tɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or inclined toward experimentation; prone to testing and trying new methods.

Etymology

From experiment + -ative (adjective suffix meaning 'tending to' or 'characterized by'). The -ative suffix creates adjectives from verbs or nouns, indicating a tendency or quality. This is a less common variant than 'experimental.'

Kelly Says

An 'experimentative' approach to cooking means you're the person who throws random ingredients together to see what happens—some cultures and cuisines are much more experimentative than others, which is why fusion cuisine exists!

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