| Empiric (empiric) |
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| n. | (?; 277) |
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| Em*pir"ic |
| [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.] |
One who follows an empirical
method; one who relies upon practical experience.
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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| Empiric (empiric) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Em*pir"ic |
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Pertaining to, or
founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the
observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
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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