metempiric noun. [mɛtɛm'pɪrɪk] In sense 1 also metempirics. L19.
[from META- 1 + EMPIRIC.]
1. The branch of philosophy that deals with things outside the sphere of knowledge derived from experience. L19.
2. A metempiricist. L19.

■ metempirical adjective pertaining to matters outside the sphere of knowledge derived from experience; (of opinions and their advocates) maintaining the validity of concepts and beliefs based other than on experience: L19.

■ metempirically adverb L19.

■ metempiricism [-sɪz(ǝ)m] noun = METEMPIRIC 1 L19.

■ metempiricist [-sɪst] noun a person who believes in or advocates metempiricism L19.

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