Added 9 October 2026
empiricism
noun
In Latin: empīricē Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about empiricism at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience.
- The application of empirical methods in any art or science.
- Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings.