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EMPIRICAL

/ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to experience or observation rather than theory and especially in science.

  • adjective

    Based on or verified by experience or observation.

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/



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Antonyms

anecdotal , nonempirical
Synonyms

empiric
Rhymes
Words rhyming with EMPIRICAL
perical , rical
Variants
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empiric , empirical , empirical formula , empirical formulas
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'experimentalis', meaning 'experienced' or 'experimented'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'empirical' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

  2. Empirical evidence is often contrasted with theoretical or anecdotal evidence.

  3. Empirical research is a key component of the scientific method.

Related Concepts
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  1. Observational research: A research method that involves making systematic observations of phenomena in their natural setting, without manipulating variables.

  2. Experimental research: A research method that involves manipulating one or more variables to observe their effect on an outcome.

Quotes
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  1. No religion, new or old, is subject to "empirical" proof, so what we have is a contest between faiths.

    - Harvey Cox,{it}Atlantic{/it},March 1999

  2. Eventually, access to electron microscopes and X-ray diffraction technology provided the necessary "empirical" evidence to test the hypotheses, and the jigsaw pieces began to fall into place.

    - Gail Nichols,{it}Ceramics Monthly{/it},February 2002
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Empirical evidence is a crucial concept in scientific research and forms the basis for drawing valid conclusions. It has been extensively used in various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, and economics.

How to Memorize "empirical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scientist conducting experiments in a laboratory to gather empirical evidence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'empirical' with the idea of gathering data through direct observation and experience.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Experience equals facts' to remember the meaning of 'empirical'.

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1. Break it down: The word 'EMPIRICAL' can be broken down into three parts - 'EMP', 'IR', and 'CAL'. This can help you remember the word as three separate syllables.

2. Associate with a word: Think of the word 'EMPIRE'. The first four letters of 'EMPIRICAL' are the same as 'EMPIRE'. Associate the word 'EMPIRICAL' with 'EMPIRE' to help you remember it.

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