Meaning
empirically
- by means of observation, experiment, or practical experience rather than theory
In a sentence
L'ipotesi deve essere verificata empiricamente in laboratorio.
The hypothesis must be verified empirically in the laboratory.
Abbiamo scoperto la soluzione empiricamente, facendo diversi tentativi.
We discovered the solution empirically, through several trials.
Questi risultati non sono ancora stati confermati empiricamente.
These results have not yet been empirically confirmed.
Usage notes
- Common in scientific, academic, and philosophical discussions.
- Formed from 'empirico' + '-mente'.