Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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empiricism | Yes | No | No | No |
sensationalism | Yes | No | No | No |
empiricism (noun) | sensationalism (noun) |
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the application of empirical methods in any art or science | (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience |
medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings | (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good |
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience | the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes |
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes |