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1. (adj.) empirical
derived from experience or experiment.
2. empirical
depending upon experience or observation alone, without using scientific method or theory, esp. in medicine.
3. empirical
verifiable by experience or experiment.
Etymology: (1560–70)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) empirical, empiric
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"
2. (adj) empiric, empirical
relying on medical quackery
"empiric treatment"
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1. (adj) empirical
pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments
2. (adj) empirical
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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