Empirisch
Example: Empirische gegevens vormen de basis voor historische interpretaties.
Definition
"Empirical" describes information, data, or knowledge based on observation, experience, or experimentation rather than theory or pure logic. In history, "empirical" data are facts and evidence gathered from real-world sources to form interpretations and conclusions.
Etymology
The word "empirical" derives from the Greek word 'empeirikos,' meaning 'experienced.' It entered English via Latin and French, highlighting the idea of knowledge gained through direct experience. Did you know? The term originally related to medical practitioners relying on observation rather than theory.
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"Empirisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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