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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.
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In philosophical language, the term empirical means
simply what belongs to or is the product of
experience or observation. --Sir W.
Hamilton.
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The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by
empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. --H.
Spencer.
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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.
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{Empirical formula}. (Chem.) See under {Formula}.

Syn: See {Transcendental}.
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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.
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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.
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Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their
practice on experience called themselves empirics.
--Krauth-Fleming.
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Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics'
pills. --Locke.
Empiric

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