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empirics

The word “empirics” has 3 syllables: em-pir-ics

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈpɪrɪks/

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In the thesaurus, “empirics” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for empirics along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for empirics

Meanings of empirics

  • noun
    1. A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.
    2. Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.
    3. Any unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan; a quack.

Example Sentences

  • Ancient empirics often relied on trial and error rather than formal theory.
  • The empirics of the time were criticized for lacking philosophical grounding.
  • Before modern medicine, many healers were simply empirics with practical experience.
  • The professor explained how early empirics contributed to the foundations of scientific inquiry.
  • Some viewed the empirics as more effective than their scholarly counterparts.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to empirics, such as: empiricists, examiners, experimenters, fact finders, field-workers, inspectors, investigators.

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