EMPIRIC


Meaning of EMPIRIC in English

[ ɛm'pɪrɪk , ɪm- ]

■ adjective another term for ~al .

■ noun archaic

1》 a scientist who relies solely on observation and experiment.

2》 a quack doctor.

Origin

ME: via L. from Gk empeirikos , from empeiria 'experience'.

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