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   { Empiric , Empirical , } a.
   Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
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   In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation.
   Sir W. Hamilton.
   
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   The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship.
   H. Spencer.
   
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   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.
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   Empirical formula. (Chem.) See under Formula.
   Syn. -- See Transcendental.
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