observational Definition
ob·ser·va·tional (-s̸hə nəl)
adjective
of or based on observation rather than experimentation
observational Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- astronomy: Within a few years of Tycho's death, the telescope had revolutionized observational astronomy.
- drawing: Week 4 Detailed observational drawing of an open egg box.
- equivalence: The logic makes use of purely operational concepts, such as observational equivalence of program fragments.
- cosmology: Incidentally, my oldest daughter is a graduate student working on observational cosmology!
- astrophysics: Survey Astronomy Surveys for astronomical objects over large areas of the sky are the foundation on which much research in observational astrophysics is based.
- study: Past observational studies have noted a tendency for lower cancer rates in people who took aspirin or NSAIDs on a regular basis.
Modifying Another Word
- purely: Even purely observational work may cause some disturbance or increase the risk of predation.
- only: Field studies can also raise ethical concerns, even when these are only observational.
- mainly: Our approach to this area of research at the present time is mainly observational.
- so: Dreams are not physical objects in space, so observational science cannot get a grip on them.
- keenly: His " nu soul " sound combines a thoughtful vocal delivery with soulful musical settings and keenly observational lyrics.
- entirely: Astronomy is rather unusual among the sciences in that it is almost entirely observational rather than experimental.
Preposition: in
nature: However, there are limited opportunities to enhance clinical practice psychomotor skills within the NHS placements, as these are observational in nature.
Browse dictionary entries near observational
- ‹ observation post
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- ‹ observance
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- ‹ observable
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