Empirisch
Example: We gebruiken empirische gegevens om onze theorie te bewijzen.
Definition
"Empirisch" describes something based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic, especially in scientific or philosophical contexts. For example, "empirische gegevens" refers to data collected through practical experiments or direct observation.
Etymology
The word "empirisch" comes from the Greek word "empeiria," meaning experience. It entered Dutch through Latin and German influences, reflecting its long-standing connection to knowledge gained by sensory experience rather than abstract reasoning.
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"Empirisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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