EMPIRICAL Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

empirical

adjective

im-ˈpir-i-kəl

variants also empiric

Definition of empirical next

as in observational

based on observation or experience guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence

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as in verifiable

capable of being proven as true or real a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement

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Recent Examples of empirical The Empirical Research on Communication and Media Department focuses on empirical social research concerning media content, use, reception, and effects. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 However, there was no empirical evidence directly demonstrating a clear link between temperature and koala mortality. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 May 2026 At best, empirical work in economics or management consulting could identify and address social problems rather than merely justify boss power. —

Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 Brosy says the empirical evidence from cities like Vancouver and Paris backs up that view. —

Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for empirical

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Since the study is observational, whether the gut microbiome findings were causing bowel issues or whether abnormal bowel function changed the gut microbiome is unclear, Preidis said.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
While the mission was designed with dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets in mind, Roman’s unprecedented observational capability will offer practically limitless opportunities for astronomers to explore all kinds of cosmic topics.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026