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unempirical

adjective

Definition of unempiricalnext
as in theoretical

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  1. theoretical
  2. nonempirical
  3. hypothetical
  4. speculative
Adjective
  • That could give the weapon a theoretical range of about 280 miles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In short, the theoretical possibility of trans women playing in the WNBA, while of substantial curiosity to some, doesn’t present an actual controversy at this time.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of theoretical
Adjective
  • The enforcement of such nonempirical standards as taste and judgment implies a kind of cultural and aesthetic hierarchy that Silicon Valley’s ruling class embraces ruthlessly but will never admit to countenancing.
    — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 20 Oct. 2019
  • Each story represents a fresh challenge of how to say things in a nonempirical way.
    — Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 24 June 2018
Definition of nonempirical
Adjective
  • That game is too important, and holding someone back for a hypothetical Game 3 might be foolish regardless.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In a hypothetical matchup against Moody, the poll showed Nixon would perform a bit better than Vindman, but would still lose by 50% to 42%.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of hypothetical
Adjective
  • Most people encounter crypto as a high-tech, speculative asset class.
    — Wade Preston, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The primary barrier has been the cumulative friction of subpar user experiences, misdirected marketing and an obsession with speculative trading over personal finance.
    — Jeff Mahony, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of speculative
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“Unempirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unempirical. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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