An orientation that favors experimentation and innovation

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Experimentalism may mean the philosophical belief that experiments yield truth; empiricism . The 1960s were a time of experimentalism. It can also mean a philosophical belief that truth is evaluated based upon its demonstrated usefulness; instrumentalism ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; "the children of psycholoigsts are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism"

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An experimental practice or tendency, especially in the arts

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
experimentalism \experimentalism\ n. an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles. an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; as, the children of psycholoigsts are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism.