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EMPIRICAL

/ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/

9 letters · 4 syllables · adjective

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Definition of EMPIRICAL

adjective

Pertaining to or based on experience.

adjective

Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.

adjective

(philosophy of science) Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation.

Synonyms of EMPIRICAL

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Antonyms of EMPIRICAL

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is EMPIRICAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EMPIRICAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: EMPIRICAL uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EMPIRICAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter empirical Total
Scrabble 133111311 15
WWF 144111412 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMPIRICAL

100 words from the letters in EMPIRICAL

How to Use EMPIRICAL in Word Games

EMPIRICAL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EMPIRICAL

What does EMPIRICAL mean?
EMPIRICAL is a adjective. Pertaining to or based on experience.
Is EMPIRICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMPIRICAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EMPIRICAL worth in Scrabble?
EMPIRICAL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EMPIRICAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EMPIRICAL. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EMPIRICAL?
Synonyms of EMPIRICAL include: empiric. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.