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- [ob-zur-vey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃə nl/
- /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-zur-vey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃə nl/
Definitions of observational word
- adjective observational of, relating to, or founded on observation, especially founded on observation rather than experiment. 1
- noun observational (science) Based on or pertaining to scientific observation. 1
- adjective observational based on what is seen 1
- adjective observational Observational means relating to the watching of people or things, especially in order to learn something new. 0
- adjective observational of or based on observation rather than experimentation 0
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Origin of observational
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; observation + -al1
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Parts of speech for Observational
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observational popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
observational usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for observational
adjective observational
- experient — A person who experiences something.
- experiential — Involving or based on experience and observation.
- experimental — (of a new invention or product) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized.
- factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- observed — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
Antonyms for observational
adjective observational
- hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- impractical — not practical or useful.
- speculative — pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
- theoretical — given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
- unobserved — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
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