Empírico
Example: El método empírico se basa en la observación directa de los hechos.
Definition
"Empírico" refers to knowledge or methods based on direct observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory or pure logic. For example, an "empírico" approach relies on practical evidence gathered from real-world phenomena.
Etymology
The word "empírico" comes from the Greek word 'empeirikos,' meaning 'experienced' or 'practical.' It originally described physicians relying on experience rather than theoretical knowledge. Did you know? The term is related to 'empiricism,' a philosophical approach emphasizing observation and sensory experience.
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"Empírico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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