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empiric

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1. empiric - Noun

2. empiric - Adjective

Meaning

One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

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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Source: Webster's dictionary

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an empirical basis for an ethical theory Source: Internet

empirical laws Source: Internet

empirical data Source: Internet

an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known Source: Internet

empiric treatment Source: Internet

According to Wehler, Foucault's works are not only insufficient in their empiric historical aspects, but also often contradictory and lacking in clarity. Source: Internet

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