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Empiric (noun) means a member of an old school of doctors who relied only on practical experience, not theory.

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1
A member of an old school of doctors who relied only on practical experience, not theory.
2
Someone who follows empiricism; an empiricist.
3
Any untrained or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan or quack.
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What is the meaning of empiric?
"empiric" (noun) means a member of an old school of doctors who relied only on practical experience, not theory.
What are the different meanings of empiric?
"empiric" has 3 main meanings: 1. A member of an old school of doctors who relied only on practical experience, not theory; 2. Someone who follows empiricism; an empiricist; 3. Any untrained or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan or quack.
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