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Empiricism

em-PIR-ih-siz-um

/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/

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Empiricism

Dictionary meaning

The theory that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.

Examples

  • Empiricism underlies the scientific method: observe before concluding.

Pronunciation tips

Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.

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