empirical

The definition of empirical is something that is based solely on experiment or experience.

(adjective)

An example of empirical is the findings of dna testing.

See empirical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

relying or based solely on experiment and observation rather than theory: the empirical method
relying or based on practical experience without reference to scientific principles: an empirical remedy

Origin: empiric + -al

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See empirical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Relying on or derived from observation or experiment: empirical results that supported the hypothesis.
b. Verifiable or provable by means of observation or experiment: empirical laws.
Guided by practical experience and not theory, especially in medicine.

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