empirical
/ˌɛmˈpɪɹɪkəɫ/
based on observation or experience rather than theory or logic
empirical in a sentence
“The study relied on empirical data collected over five years.”
Origin of empirical
Latin empiricus from Greek empeirikos experienced from empeiria experience
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