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