Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Based on observation or experience rather than theory or logic
Empirical
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Her conclusions were based on vast empirical data.
Empirical evidence supports this scientific theory.
Empirical observations have reshaped medical beliefs.
Etymology:
The word empirical comes from the late 16th century via Latin from the Greek empeirikos, based on empeiria meaning experience, which is derived from empeiros meaning skilled.
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