empiric

Meanings

• adjective

  Derived from the Latin word 'empiricus', meaning experienced or self-taught.

  - "The empiric doctor relied on her own observations rather than textbooks."
  - "He was an empiric philosopher, relying on personal experience rather than theory."

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Variants

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empiric , empirics , empirical

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'empiricus', meaning experienced or self-taught.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'empiric' was first used in the 16th century.

2. Empiric doctors were often mistrusted in the past due to their rejection of traditional medical practices.

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1. Empiricism: A philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of experience and evidence, especially in the natural sciences.

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In literature, 'empiric' has been used to describe individuals who rely on personal experience and observation rather than theoretical knowledge.

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