Empirically: meaning, definitions and examples

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empirically

 

[ ɛmˈpɪrɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

methodology

In a way that is based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Synonyms

experientially, observationally, practically

Examples of usage

  • Scientists are trying to prove their hypothesis empirically.
  • She approached the problem empirically, conducting experiments to gather data.
Context #2 | Adverb

statistics

Using empirical evidence or data to support a conclusion or argument.

Synonyms

experimentally, factually

Examples of usage

  • The results were derived empirically from the collected data.
  • This conclusion is supported empirically by the research findings.

Translations

Translations of the word "empirically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empiricamente

🇮🇳 अनुभवजन्य रूप से

🇩🇪 empirisch

🇮🇩 secara empiris

🇺🇦 емпірично

🇵🇱 empirycznie

🇯🇵 経験的に (けいけんてきに)

🇫🇷 empiriquement

🇪🇸 empíricamente

🇹🇷 ampirik olarak

🇰🇷 경험적으로 (gyeongheomjeog-eulo)

🇸🇦 تجريبياً (tajribiyan)

🇨🇿 empiricky

🇸🇰 empiricky

🇨🇳 根据经验 (gēnjù jīngyàn)

🇸🇮 empirično

🇮🇸 raunvísindalega

🇰🇿 эмпирикалық түрде

🇬🇪 ემპირიულად (empiriulad)

🇦🇿 empirik olaraq

🇲🇽 empíricamente

Etymology

The word 'empirically' is derived from the Greek word 'empeirikos', meaning experienced. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The term is often used in scientific research and methodology to indicate reliance on observation and experimentation rather than pure theory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,920, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.