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Definition of roman expérimental in English:

roman expérimental

Pronunciation /rə(ʊ)ˌmɒ̃ ɛkˌspɛrɪmɒnˈtɑːl/ /rə(ʊ)ˌman ɛkˌspɛrɪmɒnˈtɑːl/

noun

  • A realistic novel which explores or draws upon deterministic theories of human nature (especially with reference to the writings of Émile Zola). Also (occasionally) figurative.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in William James (1842–1910), philosopher and psychologist. From French roman expérimental from roman + expérimental.