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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 refers to anything related to an empire, monarchy, or large-scale authoritative system.
- Empirical is related to knowledge gained from observation or experience, rather than theory or pure logic.
- Think of the empire in imperial to connect it with dominance and authority.
- Link empire with emperor to remember imperial deals with rulers or large powers.
- Remember empirical starts with empir-, as empirical evidence which refers to evidence based on observation.
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