empirism
/ˈɛmpɪrɪz(ə)m/noun
= empiricism. Now sometimes specifically: ( Psychology and Linguistics ) the theory that certain capacities or abilities are not innate, but are acquired by learning.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Leighton (c1570–1649), religious controversialist. From ancient Greek ἔμπειρος experienced, practised + -ism.