Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empirical
Adjective
/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
Definition
Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Examples
- Scientific research relies heavily on empirical data.
- Her conclusions were purely empirical, derived from years of field studies.
- The empirical evidence supported the hypothesis.
Meaning
Empirical relates to information gained through observation, experimentation, or experience.
Synonyms
- Experiential
- Practical
- Observable
- Experimental
- Data-driven
