semiempirical

adjective

semi·em·pir·i·cal | \ ˌse-mē-im-ˈpir-ə-kəl ,

ˌse-ˌmī- , -mi- , -em- \

Definition of semiempirical

: partly empirical especially : involving assumptions, approximations, or generalizations designed to simplify calculation or to yield a result in accord with observation

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about semiempirical

Dictionary Entries near semiempirical

Statistics for semiempirical

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for semiempirical

The first known use of semiempirical was in 1935

See more words from the same year

Comments on semiempirical

What made you want to look up semiempirical? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

milieu

the setting in which something occurs

Test Your Vocabulary

Musical Words Quiz

Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games