Cool MateMeaning of Empirical
based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories
In simple words: Based on experience and observation, not theory.
Empirical in a sentence
- **empirical evidence/knowledge/research**
- an **empirical study**
How to use Empirical
Use 'empirical' in scientific contexts where findings are based on observation and experimentation. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
empirical + evidence/data
Memory hint
Remember 'empirical' by thinking 'empire built on facts'—it's about what you can observe and prove.
Related words
Collocations with Empirical
- empirical evidence
- empirical research
- empirical data
- empirical approach
- empirical studies
Synonyms for Empirical
- observational
- experimental
- practical
- factual
- real-world
Opposites of Empirical
- theoretical
- speculative
- abstract
Common mistakes with Empirical
- Confused with 'imperial' (related to empire).
- Incorrectly used as a synonym for 'immediate' or 'urgent'.
Empirical appears in
Empirical in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تجريبي
مبني على الخبرة والملاحظة، وليس النظرية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অভিজ্ঞতামূলক
অভিজ্ঞতা ও পর্যবেক্ষণের উপর ভিত্তি করে, তত্ত্বের উপর নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Empirisch
Basiert auf Erfahrung und Beobachtung, nicht auf Theorie.
- SpanishEspañol
Empírico
Basado en la experiencia y la observación, no en la teoría.
- Persianفارسی
تجربی
بر اساس تجربه و مشاهده، نه نظریه.
- FrenchFrançais
Empirique
Basé sur l'expérience et l'observation, pas sur la théorie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनुभवजन्य
अनुभव और अवलोकन पर आधारित, सिद्धांत पर नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Empirico
Basato sull'esperienza e sull'osservazione, non sulla teoria.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Empírico
Baseado na experiência e observação, não na teoria.
- RussianРусский
Эмпирический
Основанный на опыте и наблюдениях, а не на теории.
- Urduاردو
تجربی
تجربے اور مشاہدے پر مبنی، نظریہ نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
经验的, 实证的
基于经验和观察，而不是理论。
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Frequently asked questions about Empirical
What does Empirical mean?
Based on experience and observation, not theory.
What is the definition of Empirical?
based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories
How do you use Empirical in a sentence?
**empirical evidence/knowledge/research**
Can you give another example of Empirical?
an **empirical study**
What are synonyms for Empirical?
Common alternatives include observational, experimental, practical, factual, real-world.
What is the opposite of Empirical?
Opposite meanings include theoretical, speculative, abstract.
What words go with Empirical?
It commonly pairs with empirical evidence, empirical research, empirical data, empirical approach, empirical studies.
What are common mistakes when using Empirical?
Confused with 'imperial' (related to empire). Incorrectly used as a synonym for 'immediate' or 'urgent'.
How do you pronounce Empirical?
US: /["/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Empirical formal or informal?
"Empirical" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Empirical?
Use 'empirical' in scientific contexts where findings are based on observation and experimentation. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Empirical?
"Empirical" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.