Eksperimentaalselt

Eksperimentaalselt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in an experimental manner” or “by means of experiments.” It is formed from the noun eksperiment and the adverbial suffix -aalselt, a common way to express manner in Estonian. The word is used to indicate that actions, evidence, or conclusions arise from conducting experiments rather than from theory or purely observational data.

In usage, eksperimentaalselt describes how something is done or how results are obtained. It is commonly found in scientific, technical, and research writing, where researchers report methods and findings based on controlled testing, replication, or hands‑on experimentation. The term helps distinguish practical, experiment‑driven work from purely theoretical discussion.

Examples:

- Uuringus hinnati uue ravimi toime eksperimentaalselt, kontrollgrupiga võrdluses.

- Eksperimentaalselt kogutud andmete analüüs näitas tulemusi, mis toetas hüpoteesi.

Etymology and form: the word combines eksperiment (experiment) with the suffix -aalselt to form an adverb that denotes manner. It is part of standard Estonian vocabulary for describing methods and evidence derived from experiments, and it is often used alongside teoreetilise or arutelulise phrasmiga to clarify the basis of conclusions.