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empiricist

UK
/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/
US
/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/

Translations

empiricistnoun
empiricists
pl
UK
/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/
US
/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/
empiristeAu sens philosophique : partisan de l’empirisme.
The empiricist argued that scientific knowledge should be grounded in observable phenomena.
L’empiriste a soutenu que la connaissance scientifique devait reposer sur des phénomènes observables.
Additional translations
empiristePar extension : personne qui privilégie l’expérience pratique plutôt que la théorie.
Synonyms
pragmatist
observer
practitioner
experimentalist
empiricistadjective
more empiricist
Comp.
most empiricist
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.sɪst/
US
/ɛmˈpɪr.ə.sɪst/
Used attributively to describe approaches, methods, or theories grounded in empiricism.
empiristeRelatif à l’empirisme ou fondé sur des méthodes empiriques.
His empiricist stance demanded rigorous observation before accepting any hypothesis.
Sa position empiriste exigeait une observation rigoureuse avant d’accepter toute hypothèse.
Synonyms
inductive
pragmatic
experience-based
sensory
empirical
empiric
evidence-based
experimental
observational

Definitions

empiricistnoun
A person who supports the theory that all knowledge is based on experience derived from the senses.
The empiricist argued that scientific knowledge should be grounded in observable phenomena.
A person who relies on practical experience rather than theoretical knowledge.
As an empiricist, she preferred to test her ideas in real-world situations rather than rely solely on abstract theories.
empiricistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of empiricism or empiricists; based on or advocating empirical methods.
His empiricist stance demanded rigorous observation before accepting any hypothesis.
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