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Definition of observationally

observationally

/ˌɑːb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən.əl.i/
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Adjective:observational
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1

By means of or with respect to direct observation or empirical measurement, rather than theory or controlled experimentation.

Example

"The two distant galaxies appear observationally identical when viewed through an optical telescope."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Observationally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/observationally
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