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empīricus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • empiric noun A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.

Senses

empīricus is used for these senses in English:

  • empiric (historical) A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.

empiric — full definition

  1. noun A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.
  2. noun Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.
  3. noun Any unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan; a quack.