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a priori
adjective
(a pri-o-ri)
based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment
a priori
adjective
(a pri-o-ri)
involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact
Antonyms:
a posteriori,
Examples:
An a priori judgment.
a priori
(a pri-o-ri)
derived by logic, without observed facts
Antonyms:
a posteriori,
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