experimentalism
ex·pe·ri·mentalism
noun
1.
an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles
2.
an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation
- “the children of psycholoigsts are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism”
Origin
From experimental + -ism.
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