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English adjective: a priori

1. a priori involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact


SamplesAn a priori judgment.


See alsoanalytic, analytical, deductive


Antonymsa posteriori

2. a priori based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment


Similartheoretic, theoretical


Antonymsempirical, empiric


English adverb: a priori

1. a priori derived by logic, without observed facts


Antonymsa posteriori









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