Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonempirical

Adjective
/ˌnɒnˌɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/
Definition
Not based on observation or experience; theoretical or abstract.
Examples
  • The scientist proposed a nonempirical approach to understanding the phenomenon.
  • Philosophers often deal with nonempirical concepts that cannot be directly tested.
Meaning
Referring to knowledge or conclusions that do not rely on observable or experimental evidence, often used in discussion about theories or concepts that exist beyond tangible proof.
Synonyms
  • Theoretical
  • Abstract
  • Speculative
  • Hypothetical