empirical

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/ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ English

Definitions

adjective

Pertaining to or based on experience.
Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.
(philosophy of science) Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation.

Related words

Synonyms

empiric experiential existential a posteriori observational verifiable confirmable semiempirical experimental trial test model pilot data-based trial-and-error evidence-based practical

Antonyms

anecdotal nonempirical

Associated

priori theoretical hypotheses quantitative sociological conceptual evidence observation validity observations assumptions phenomena

Rhymes

satirical spiracle spiricle lyrical miracle

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