| empirical |
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" empiric: relying on medical quackery; "empiric treatment"
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| empirical formula |
a chemical formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound rather than the total number of atoms
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| empiricism |
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience the application of empirical methods in any art or science quackery: medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings
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| empowerment |
authorization: the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
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| empyema |
a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity)
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