empiric /ɛmˈpɪɹɪk/noun 3adjective 1forms 1 noun3 •Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist. •Any unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan; a quack.An empiric oftentimes, and a silly chirurgeon, doth more strange cures than a rational physician. — 2001 •(historical) A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience. adjective1 •Empirical. formsempirics
