Empirical: meaning, definitions and examples
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empirical
[ ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl ]
research
Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Synonyms
experiential, observational, practical
Examples of usage
- Empirical evidence suggests that the new drug is effective in treating the disease.
- The scientist conducted an empirical study to gather data on the behavior of the species.
science
Verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Synonyms
demonstrable, experimental, factual
Examples of usage
- The theory needed to be supported by empirical data before it could be accepted by the scientific community.
- Empirical research plays a crucial role in the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Translations
Translations of the word "empirical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empírico
🇮🇳 अनुभवजन्य
🇩🇪 empirisch
🇮🇩 empiris
🇺🇦 емпіричний
🇵🇱 empiryczny
🇯🇵 経験的 (けいけんてき)
🇫🇷 empirique
🇪🇸 empírico
🇹🇷 ampirik
🇰🇷 경험적인 (gyeongheomjeok-in)
🇸🇦 تجريبي (tajribi)
🇨🇿 empirický
🇸🇰 empirický
🇨🇳 经验的 (jīngyàn de)
🇸🇮 empiričen
🇮🇸 reynslubundinn
🇰🇿 эмпирикалық
🇬🇪 ემპირიული (emp'iriuli)
🇦🇿 empirik
🇲🇽 empírico
Word origin
The word 'empirical' originated from the Greek word 'empeirikos' meaning experienced. It first appeared in English in the 16th century. The concept of empiricism, emphasizing the role of experience and evidence in the formation of ideas, has been a fundamental principle in scientific inquiry and philosophy.