이론이나 논리보다는 실제적인 관찰, 실험, 또는 직접적인 경험에 근거하거나 그에 의해 증명될 수 있는.
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
예문:
"The researchers collected empirical data to verify the effectiveness of the new vaccine."
"There is strong empirical evidence suggesting that the climate is changing rapidly."
"The theory lacks empirical support and remains purely speculative at this stage."
체계적인 이론이나 과학적 원리 없이 오로지 과거의 경험이나 관습에만 의존하는, 또는 그런 방식을 사용하는.
Relying solely on practical experience and observation without regard for system or theory; sometimes used to describe medical practice without scientific training.
예문:
"Ancient medicine was largely empirical, relying on trial and error with various herbs."
"He criticized the empirical approach of the local healers who ignored modern anatomy."