In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXPERIMENTAL
experimental, data-based, observational
(adjective) relying on observation or experiment; “experimental results that supported the hypothesis”
experimental
(adjective) of the nature of or undergoing an experiment; “an experimental drug”
experimental
(adjective) relating to or based on experiment; “experimental physics”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
experimental (comparative more experimental, superlative most experimental)
Pertaining to or founded on experiment.
(sciences) Serving to be experimented upon; used in an experiment.
Serving as an experiment; serving to experiment.
Experiential, empirical.
Noun
experimental (plural experimentals)
The subject of an experiment.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*per`i*men"tal, a. Etym: [Cf.F. expérimental.]
1. Pertaining to experiment; founded on, or derived from, experiment or trial; as, experimental science; given to, or skilled in, experiment; as, an experimental philosopher.
2. Known by, or derived from, experience; as, experimental religion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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