Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
Use in sentences of EMPIRICAL
Meaning of EMPIRICAL in English
Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
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.