Empiristic

/ɪmˌpɪˈrɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of empiricism or empiricists; emphasizing practical experience and observation over theory.

Etymology

From 'empirist' (an alternate form of 'empiricist') plus the adjective suffix '-ic,' forming a variant way to describe empiricist philosophy and methods.

Kelly Says

The 'empiristic' approach to medicine—actually testing drugs to see if they work rather than philosophizing about what should work—revolutionized healthcare and created modern pharmacology!

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