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Empirical vs. Imperial
Empirical
Examples:
Her conclusions were based on vast empirical data.Empirical evidence supports this scientific theory.Empirical observations have reshaped medical beliefs.
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Imperial
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl/Examples:
The imperial fleet set sail at dawn, its flags fluttering.Her imperial demeanor commanded respect from everyone in the room.Ancient imperial architecture was prominent in their designs.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Imperial relates to an empire or emperor, think of empire to remember its connection.
- Empirical involves evidence and experience, often used in scientific contexts, remember experiment or empire of science.
- Imperial has an i after the m just like empire, which it often pertains to.
- Empirical starts with emp, just like empirical data, which requires observation and experience.
- Imperial often connotes authority or domination, while empirical suggests validation through observation.
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