a posteriori (Meaning)
a posteriori (a)
involving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causes
a posteriori (s)
requiring evidence for validation or support
a posteriori (r)
derived from observed facts
a posteriori ()
Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning.
Applied to knowledge which is based upon or derived from facts through induction or experiment; inductive or empirical.
Synonyms & Antonyms of a posteriori
Synonyms:
- valid
- rational
- cognitive
- analytical
- sound
- logical
- analytic
- empirical
- sensible
- syllogistic
- coherent
- defensible
- consequent
Antonyms:
- mad
- nutty
- fatuous
- thoughtless
- unconvincing
- witless
- crazy
- absurd
- preposterous
- harebrained
- unarticulated
- simpleminded
- nonsensical
- loony
- daffy
- weak
- insane
- absurd
- senseless
- daffy
- unarticulated
- unscientific
- cockeyed
- senseless
- cockeyed
- unscientific
- loony
- nonsensical
- eristic
- unconvincing
- witless
- harebrained
- preposterous
- eristic
- weak
- thoughtless
- mad
- fatuous
- insane
- nutty
- simpleminded
- crazy
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FAQs About the word a posteriori
involving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causes, requiring evidence for validation or support, derived from observ
a priori, good,reasonable, valid, rational,cognitive, analytical, sound, logical, analytic
misleading, sophistical, casuistic, stupid, casuistic, specious, specious, sophistic, sophistic, misleading
The scientist conducted an a posteriori analysis of the experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions.
Philosophers often use a posteriori reasoning to make sense of empirical observations and experiences.
The detective relied on a posteriori evidence to solve the mystery, gathering clues and testimonials.
The court's decision was based on a posteriori knowledge, considering the facts presented during the trial.
