Philosophy is a science, and as such has no articles of faith; accordingly, in it nothing can be assumed as existing except what is either positively given empirically, or demonstrated through indubitable conclusions.
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Empirically
Synonyms for "empirically" (28 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Noun(3 words)
biologically soundempirically supported reportexperimental only
Adverb(3 words)
Strong matches (8)
Noun(3 words)
experimentally observable datamore experimentalmore scientific
Adverb(5 words)
Related words (14)
Noun(7 words)
most empiricalmost physics-experimentalmost scientificroman daily lifescientifically provenscientifically rigorousscientifically sound
Adverb(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: biologically sound, by trial and error, empirically supported report, experientially, experimental only.
- Sentence evidence is available for empirically, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wordnet, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "empirically".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "empirically"
Keep "empirically" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "empirically" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "empirically", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "empirically" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbmanner adverb
More specific
6 entriesclinical trialsfield studiesfield-based conclusionslab studieslab-based conclusionsobservational results
Collocations
6 entriesempirically based conclusionsempirically derived dataempirically observed phenomenaempirically obtained resultsempirically supported claimsempirically tested hypothesis
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Sex is empirically non-binary.
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"A child can't be transgender." "Medically and empirically speaking, that statement is false."
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"You don't have PTSD unless you were in a warzone." "Medically and empirically speaking, that statement is false."
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Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "empirically"?
Closest matches include biologically sound, by trial and error, empirically supported report, experientially, experimental only.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "empirically"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.