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em·pir·ic \ə̇mˈpirik, em-, -rēk\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin empiricus, from Greek empeirikos, from empeirikos experienced, from empeiros (from em- en- (II) + -peiros, from peiran to try, attempt, experiment) + -ikos -ic — more at fear 1. a. : a member of an ancient sect of physicians who based their practice on experience alone disregarding all theoretical and philosophic considerations b. archaic : one that in any walk of life disregards or deviates from the rules of science or accepted practice : quack, charlatan 2. : one who follows an empirical method : one who relies upon practical experience |