em·pir·i·cal /-ɪkəl/
(a.)完全跟據經驗的,經驗主義的
em·pir·i·cal /-ɪk/ 形容詞
經驗的,實驗的
empirical
經驗
Em·pir·ic Em·pir·ic·al 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.
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empirical
adj 1: 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" [syn: empiric]
[ant: theoretical]
2: relying on medical quackery; "empiric treatment" [syn: empiric]