EMPIRIC

empirical, empiric

(adjective) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; “an empirical basis for an ethical theory”; “empirical laws”; “empirical data”; “an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known”

empiric, empirical

(adjective) relying on medical quackery; “empiric treatment”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

empiric

Empirical.

Noun

empiric (plural empirics)

(historical) A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.

Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.

Any unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan; a quack.

Source: Wiktionary

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Em*pir"ic, n. Etym: [L. empiricus an empiric, Gr. fare: cf. F. empirique. See In, and Fare.]

1. One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

2. One who confines himself to applying the results of mere experience or his own observation; especially, in medicine, one who deviates from the rules of science and regular practice; an ignorant and unlicensed pretender; a quack; a charlatan. Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their practice on experience called themselves empirics. Krauth-Fleming. Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills. Locke.

Em*pir"ic, Em*pir"ic*al, a.

1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments. In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation. Sir W. Hamilton. The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. H. Spencer.

2. Depending upon experience or observation alone, without due regard to science and theory; -- said especially of medical practice, remedies, etc.; wanting in science and deep insight; as, empiric skill, remedies. Empirical formula. (Chem.) See under Formula.

Syn.

– See Transcendental.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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