Empiric
Empiric (?; 277) , noun
[Latin empiricus an empiric, Greek {not transcribed} experienced, equiv. to {not transcribed}; {not transcribed} in + {not transcribed} a trial, experiment; akin to {not transcribed} ford, way, and English fare: compare French 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.
Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills.
Empiric , adjective
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.
The village carpenter... lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship.
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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Also: Empirical