Empirical

Synonyms of empirical

• practical
• experimental
• observational

Antonyms of empirical

• theoretical
• hypothetical
• speculative

Collocations of empirical

empirical evidence

Frequency: 90 %

The scientist presented empirical evidence to support her theory.

empirical research

Frequency: 85 %

The team conducted empirical research to gather data for their study.

empirical data

Frequency: 80 %

The report was based on empirical data collected from surveys.

empirical study

Frequency: 75 %

The professor published an empirical study on the effects of climate change.

empirical approach

Frequency: 70 %

The company adopted an empirical approach to problem-solving.

Idiomatic Expressions for empirical

• Phrase: empirical research
  Meaning: research that is based on direct observation or experience rather than theoretical or abstract reasoning
  Usage: The study used empirical research methods to gather data from participants.