nonspeculative

adjective

Definition of nonspeculativenext
as in nontheoretical

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  1. empirical
  2. tested
  3. confirmed
Adjective
  • This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of empirical
Adjective
  • But beyond those elite few prospects, why would coaches play or pay freshmen instead of the veterans, the tested and proven Division I players, now available in what amounts to forever free agency?
    — CJ Moore, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
  • There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.
    — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Definition of tested
Adjective
  • Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
  • However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.
    — Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Nonspeculative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspeculative. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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