Empiric (?; 277), n. [L. empiricus an empiric, Gr. &unr_; experienced, equiv. to &unr_;; &unr_; in + &unr_; a trial, experiment; akin to &unr_; ford, way, and E. fare: cf. F. empirique. See In, and Fare.] 1. One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.
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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.
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Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their practice on experience called themselves empirics. Krauth-Fleming.
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Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills. Locke.