HeyRuaHow to say “empiricism” in Irish
- Irish:
- eimpíreachas
- English:
- empiricism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EM-pee-ruh-khus” /ˈɛmʲpʲiːɾʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eimpíreachais, an eimpíreachais (e.g. stair an eimpíreachais, the history of empiricism)
What does “eimpíreachas” mean?
- empiricism
- The philosophical view that knowledge comes mainly from experience and observation rather than from reason alone.Also: empirical method, experience-based knowledge.
“Eimpíreachas” with the article
Here is eimpíreachas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-eimpíreachas
the empiricism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eimpíreachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eimpíreachas, the Irish word for empiricism.
Is fealsúnacht thábhachtach é an t-eimpíreachas.
Empiricism is an important philosophy.
Bhí Locke ar dhuine de cheannródaithe an eimpíreachais.
Locke was one of the pioneers of empiricism.
Tá an eolaíocht bunaithe go mór ar eimpíreachas.
Science is largely based on empiricism.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an eimpíreachas sa choláiste.
We studied empiricism in college.
Cuireann an t-eimpíreachas béim ar an taithí.
Empiricism puts emphasis on experience.
Scríobh sí aiste faoi eimpíreachas na Breataine.
She wrote an essay about British empiricism.
Ní aontaíonn gach fealsamh leis an eimpíreachas.
Not every philosopher agrees with empiricism.
Other nouns in Irish
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Empiricism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for empiricism?
The Irish for empiricism is eimpíreachas (pronounced “EM-pee-ruh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eimpíreachas in Irish?
Eimpíreachas is said like “EM-pee-ruh-khus” (IPA /ˈɛmʲpʲiːɾʲəxəsˠ/).
Does eimpíreachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for eimpíreachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eimpíreachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eimpíreachas (the empiricism), a heimpíreachas (her empiricism), a n-eimpíreachas (their empiricism).
What is the opposite school of thought to 'eimpíreachas'?
It is usually contrasted with 'réasúnachas' (rationalism), which holds that reason is the main source of knowledge.
