Synonyms for empiric
- adjective
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Empirical.
- n. 1
A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.
Forms
- Plural
- empirics → quacks, charlatans, mountebanks…
Example sentences
- experimental There must be a defect in the experimental method.
- empirical Empirical data is based solely on observation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| empiric | rising | |
| experimental | falling | |
| empirical | rising | |
| experiential | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- quack1
- 9 letters
- empirical4, charlatan3
- 10 letters
- mountebank
- 12 letters
- experimental5, experiential5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (empirical4 = 4 syllables).