EMPIRICAL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

empirical

adjective

im-ˈpir-i-kəl

variants also empiric

Definition of empirical next

as in observational

based on observation or experience guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence

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as in demonstrable

capable of being proven as true or real a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement

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Examples of empirical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In this sense, the trend toward extreme expertise has made marketing secondary to empirical results. —

Lara Devgan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 At present, there’s no empirical evidence to support any such conclusion apart from anecdotal accounts from Tesla influencers that benefit financially from supporting Musk on social media. —

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024 Without empirical evidence, or perhaps even the possibility of it, quantum gravity researchers seem to give more weight than usual to principles, thought experiments, even qualities like simplicity and elegance. —

Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024 The profession seems to put more emphasis on empirical rigor. —

Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for empirical

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