empirical

Meaning

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Based on observation and experience rather than theory.

Example Sentences

Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.

The study is based on empirical data rather than assumptions.

Synonyms

observational, experimental, practical

Entry 1

observational, experimental, practical

Entry 2

experimental, practical, observational

Antonyms

theoretical, hypothetical, speculative

Entry 1

theoretical, hypothetical, speculative

Entry 2

theoretical, hypothetical, speculative