NONTHEORETICAL Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

nontheoretical

adjective

Definition of nontheoretical

as in empirical

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But, Stemler said, there isn’t much empirical data to show how pervasive this practice is, mostly just anecdotes.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Allowing subjective confidence to silently acquire the epistemological status of empirical verification is neither verification nor evidence.

— Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of empirical

Adjective

Her peerless ability to weave a story with keen observational skills and a guitar.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
While the study doesn’t prove that earlier menopause causes these brain changes, the observational findings add to existing evidence that the timing of menopause may be one factor that helps shape brain health later in life.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of observational

Adjective

Each application is pre-tested and integrated into the platform to reduce deployment time and improve reliability for end users.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
But summer back in New York, amid the fug of the city, requires a return to a tested and true formula.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 June 2025

Definition of tested

Adjective

Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.

— David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
It was quickly found to heavily cite an infamous neo-Nazi forum as a source of information, desperately tried to paint Tesla’s Cybertruck as a successful and desirable electric pickup truck, and validated Musk’s favorite conspiracy theories.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of validated

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The digitally native activewear brand, which surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2025, is confident in its proven US retail model to drive global growth.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Bowen and Manor Solomon, a new signing from Tottenham Hotspur, are the only proven wingers currently available to Nuno, while Castellanos and Pablo are the main forward options.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of proven

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The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern Ituri province is the fastest-growing in the disease’s history and remains out of control with 5,713 confirmed cases, including 2,744 deaths, according to Congolese health authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Elliott matter-of-factly told the story about his name, as well the later discovery through 23andMe of his biological father’s likely identity and the confirmed existence of many half siblings, just by pushing a button.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of confirmed

Adjective

Having a bank of clinical research at the ready means the list of treatments can be shortened, saving time and allowing future research to focus on what is most likely to be safe and effective.

— Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Being sober curious is a lifestyle choice, not a clinical one.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clinical

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