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EMPIRICISM Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word empiricism. (exact relations)
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
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empiricist philosophy
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noun

• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

Best Hypernyms For EMPIRICISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for empiricism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
investigating investigation
Phrases (3)
medical practicephilosophical doctrinephilosophical theory

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