EMPIRICISM Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word empiricism. (close relations)
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| experience | nounn | |||||
noun • the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities • the content of direct observation or participation in an event • an event as apprehended verb • undergo or live through a difficult experience • have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations • go through (mental or physical states or experiences) • undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind • undergo | ||||||
| experimentation | nounn | |||||
noun • the testing of an idea • the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation | ||||||
| observation | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of making and recording a measurement • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a remark expressing careful consideration • facts learned by observing • the act of noticing or paying attention | ||||||
| practicality | nounn | |||||
noun • concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities | ||||||
| pragmatism | nounn | |||||
noun • (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value • the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth | ||||||
| quackery | nounn | |||||
noun • medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings • the dishonesty of a charlatan | ||||||
| sensationalism | nounn | |||||
noun • subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes • the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes • (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good • (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience | ||||||
| charlatanry | nounn | |||||
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| empiricist philosophy | nounn | |||||
noun • (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience | ||||||
