empirically
Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledgeBased on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
» Sex is empirically non-binary.
Meaning
2 sensesBased on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
I have no idea why this works, but empirically, it works.
Based on data and evidence gathered in the real world.
We need to test this idea empirically instead of just speculating about it.
- in an empirical manner
Examples
3 sentencesSex is empirically non-binary.
"A child can't be transgender." "Medically and empirically speaking, that statement is false."
"You don't have PTSD unless you were in a warzone." "Medically and empirically speaking, that statement is false."
de„Eine posttraumatische Belastungsstörung kann man höchstens haben, wenn man aus einem Kriegsgebiet kommt.“ – „Die Feststellung ist, sowohl vom medizinischen als auch vom empirischen Standpunkt aus gesehen, falsch!“
Translations
4 languagesForms
more empirically, most empirically| Comparative | more empirically Lesson |
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| Superlative | most empirically |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- in an empirical manner:through empirical observationby trial and error
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb