metempiric
/ˌmɛtɛmpɪˈrɪk/; /mɛtˈempɪrɪk/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or based on experience or observation, rather than on reason or theory.
“The metempiric approach to problem-solving emphasizes the importance of real-world examples.”
2. noun
a statement or theory that is based on experience or observation rather than on reason or theory.
“The researcher’s metempiric hypothesis was widely criticized by the academic community.”