empirism

[ em-puh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Philosophy.

1. empiricism ( def 2 ).

Other Words From

• em·pi·ris·tic [em-p, uh, -, ris, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of empirism¹

First recorded in 1710–20; empir(ic) + -ism

Example Sentences

It looks a little as if the ancient english empirism, so long put out of fashion here by nobler sounding germanic formulas, might be repluming itself and getting ready for a stronger flight than ever.

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