transempirical

adjective

trans·​empirical

¦tran(t)s,

-raan-,

-nz+

: being beyond experience : transcendent

positivism had as its basic motivation the elimination of transempirical metaphysics

—E. C. Moore

Word History

Etymology

trans- + empirical

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!