Empírico
Example: O método empírico ajuda a comprovar teorias na ciência.
Definition
"Empirical" describes knowledge or methods based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. In philosophy, the "empirical" approach relies on evidence gathered through the senses to verify or disprove ideas, such as in the phrase 'The empirical method helps to prove theories in science.'
Etymology
The word "empirical" comes from the Greek word 'empeirikos,' meaning 'experienced' or 'practical.' It passed into Latin as 'empiricus' and then into Portuguese as 'empírico.' Did you know? The term originally referred to medical practitioners who relied on experience rather than theoretical knowledge.
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