Empirical

1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
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.
3. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
4. 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.