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empirical

The word “empirical” has 4 syllables: em-pir-i-cal

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/

What is synonym and antonym for empirical?

In the thesaurus, “empirical” has 39 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for empirical along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for empirical

Antonyms for empirical

  • conjectural
  • debatable
  • disprovable
  • disputable
  • hypothetical
  • indemonstrable
  • insupportable
  • metaphysical
  • nonempirical
  • refutable
  • speculative
  • theoretic
  • theoretical
  • transcendentalist
  • unempirical
  • unprovable
  • unproven
  • unsubstantiated
  • unsupportable
  • unsustainable
  • unverifiable
  • visionary

Meanings of empirical

  • adjective
    1. Pertaining to or based on experience.
    2. Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.
    3. (philosophy of science) Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation.

Example Sentences

  • The scientist relied on empirical data rather than theoretical models.
  • Empirical evidence supports the idea that exercise improves mental health.
  • Her conclusions were based on empirical research conducted over several years.
  • The theory lacks empirical support and remains highly speculative.
  • We need more empirical studies to validate these assumptions.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to empirical, such as: accepted, actual, alleged, assumed, certifiable, checkable, confirmable.

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valid

observational

accepted

immediate

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