empirical : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: empirical	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for empirical
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
empirical adj derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; "an empirical basis for an ethical theory"; "empirical laws"; "empirical data"; "an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known" Synonym(s): empirical, empiric Antonym(s): theoretic, theoretical relying on medical quackery; "empiric treatment" Synonym(s): empiric, empirical
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Empiric \Empir"ic\, Empirical* \Empir"ical\, a. 1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments. In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation. --Sir W. Hamilton. The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. --H. Spencer. 2. 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. {Empirical formula}. (Chem.) See under {Formula}. Syn: See {Transcendental}.