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- DictionaryEm·pir·i·cal/imˈpirək(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic: "they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument"
Definitions of empirical. adjective. derived from experiment and observation rather than theory. “an empirical basis for an ethical theory”. “ empirical laws”. “ empirical data”. “an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known”. synonyms: empiric. a posteriori.
EMPIRICAL definition: 1. based on what is experienced or seen rather than on theory: 2. based on what is experienced or…. Learn more.
What does the word empirical mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word empirical. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. empirical has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. ancient Greek history (mid 1500s) medicine (mid 1500s) pharmacology (early 1600s) philosophy (late 1700s)
5 days ago · adjective. 1. derived from or relating to experiment and observation rather than theory. 2. (of medical treatment) based on practical experience rather than scientific proof. 3. philosophy. a. (of knowledge) derived from experience rather than by logic from first principles. Compare a priori, a posteriori.
Definition of empirical in English: empirical. Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/ Pronunciation: /ɛmˈpɪrɪkl/ adjective. based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic: they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument. More example sentences Synonyms.
empirical. based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories. Definition of empirical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
empirical /ɪm ˈ pirɪkəl/ adjective. also empiric /ɪm ˈpirɪk/. Britannica Dictionary definition of EMPIRICAL. : based on testing or experience. They collected plenty of empirical data/evidence from their experiments. empirical laws.
