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Definition of Empirical
1. Adjective. Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory. "An empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known"
Similar to: A Posteriori, Confirmable, Falsifiable, Verifiable, Existential, Experiential, Data-based, Experimental, Observational, Experimental, Semiempirical, Trial-and-error
Derivative terms: Empiricism, Empiricism
Antonyms: Theoretical
2. Adjective. Relying on medical quackery. "Empiric treatment"
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Derivative terms: Empiricism, Empiricism
Partainyms: Quackery, Quackery
Definition of Empirical
1. Adjective. Pertaining to or based on experience. ¹
2. Adjective. Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses. ¹
3. Adjective. (context: philosophy of science) Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Empirical
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Medical Definition of Empirical
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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." (Sir W. Hamilton) "The village carpenter . . . Lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship." (H. Spencer)
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. Empirical formula.
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