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observationally

[/ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃənəli/]
adverb
observacionalmente
1. In a manner relating to or based on observation; from the perspective of what is observed
Observationally, the planet's orbit appears to shift slightly over time.
Observacionalmente, a órbita do planeta parece mudar ligeiramente ao longo do tempo.
2. Based on or derived from empirical observation rather than theory
The data was gathered observationally during the field study.
Os dados foram coletados observacionalmente durante o estudo de campo.
Synonyms
empiricallyexperimentallyby observationevidently
Antonyms
theoreticallyhypotheticallyspeculatively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observacionalmente
Standard usage in scientific contexts
Portugal
observacionalmente
Standard usage in scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

from what can be observed
based on observable evidence
as far as observation goes
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