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empirical

/ɪmˈpɪrɪk(ə)l/
em · pir · i · cal ɪm · ˈpɪr · ɪ · k(ə)l
English Definition
adj. based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
中文释义
经验的, 以观察或实验为基础的
Significado en Español
empírico
한국어 뜻
경험적인, 실험적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thực nghiệm, dựa trên kinh nghiệm
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Example Sentence

The scientist relies on empirical data to form his conclusions.

科学家依靠经验数据来得出结论。

Synonyms
observational experimental pragmatic practical
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
empir(Experience)+ical(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “empirical”?

  1. A theoretical
  2. B observational
  3. C hypothetical
  4. D imaginary
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B — observational. “empirical” means adj. based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Scientists rely on ______ evidence gathered through careful experiments.

  1. A empirical
  2. B imaginary
  3. C invented
  4. D fanciful
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A — empirical. “empirical” means adj. based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

Common questions about “empirical”

What does “empirical” mean?

empirical — adj. based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. In Chinese: 经验的, 以观察或实验为基础的.

How do you pronounce “empirical”?

empirical is pronounced /ɪmˈpɪrɪk(ə)l/. It breaks into 4 syllables: em · pir · i · cal.

How do you use “empirical” in a sentence?

The scientist relies on empirical data to form his conclusions. (科学家依靠经验数据来得出结论。)

What are synonyms for “empirical”?

observational, experimental, pragmatic, practical — all close in meaning to empirical (adj. based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic).

Is “empirical” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. empirical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “empirical”?

empir(Experience)+ical(adjective suffix)

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