empiricism
18 points
English
10 letters
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Definitions
noun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɛmpˈɪɹʌsˌɪzʌm/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural empiricisms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
mechanismterrorismcriticismcommunismjournalismcapitalismorganismracismsocialismoptimismtourismaneurysmexorcismfascismpatriotismheroism
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