'Empiric' definitions:
Definition of 'empiric'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relying on medical quackery; "empiric treatment" [syn: empiric, empirical]
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" [syn: empirical, empiric] [ant: theoretic, theoretical]
Definition of 'Empiric'
From: GCIDE
- Empiric \Em*pir"ic\, Empirical \Em*pir"ic*al\, a.
- 1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments. [1913 Webster]
- In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation. --Sir W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]
- The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. --H. Spencer. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- Empirical formula. (Chem.) See under Formula.
- Syn: See Transcendental. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Empiric'
From: GCIDE
- Empiric \Em*pir"ic\ (?; 277), n. [L. empiricus an empiric, Gr. ? experienced, equiv. to ?; ? in + ? a trial, experiment; akin to ? ford, way, and E. fare: cf. F. empirique. See In, and Fare.]
- 1. One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their practice on experience called themselves empirics. --Krauth-Fleming. [1913 Webster]
- Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills. --Locke. Empiric
Words containing 'Empiric'
- Empire,
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- Byzantine empire,
- Celestial empire,
- Empire City,
- Empire State,
- Empire, CA,
- Empire, CO,
- Empire, LA,
- Empire, MI,
- Empire, OH,
- Empirical formula,
- Greek Empire,
- Moghul empire,
- Mogul empire,
- Western empire,
- british empire,
- egyptian empire,
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- empirical research,
- hohenzollern empire,
- ottoman empire,
- persian empire,
- publishing empire,
- roman empire,
- second empire,
- through empirical observation,
- turkish empire,
- Empire City, OK,
- Empire State of the South,
- Empire State of the West,
- Gerlach-Empire,
- eastern roman empire,
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- holy roman empire,
- western roman empire,
- Gerlach-Empire, NV,
- The Circles of the Holy Roman Empire