empiric

em·pir·ic

noun \im-ˈpir-ik, em-\

Definition of EMPIRIC

1

: charlatan 2

2

: one who relies on practical experience

Origin of EMPIRIC

Latin empiricus, from Greek empeirikos doctor relying on experience alone, from empeiria experience, from em- ²en- + peiran to attempt — more at fear

First Known Use: 1562

Rhymes with EMPIRIC

aspheric, chimeric, Illyric, satiric, satyric, vampiric