Word Meaning

empirical definition and meaning

a. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
a. Depending upon experience or observation alone, without due regard to science and theory; -- said especially of medical practice, remedies, etc.; wanting in science and deep insight; as, empiric skill, remedies.

Crossword clues for empirical

- Based on experience
- Based on experiment rather than theory
- Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
- Derived from experiments