empirical

/ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/adj
High School
1

Pertaining to or based on experience, as opposed to theory.

2

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

3

Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing