French Meaning of a priori

A priori

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Definitions and Meaning of a priori in English

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a priori (a)

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

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a priori (s)

based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment

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a priori (r)

derived by logic, without observed facts

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a priori ()

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori.

Applied to knowledge and conceptions assumed, or presupposed, as prior to experience, in order to make experience rational or possible.

FAQs About the word a priori

A priori

involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact, based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment, deriv

dérivable,déductible,déductible,raisonné,déductible,déductif,hypothétique,inférentiel,logique,théorique

absolu,définitif,explicite,exprimer,inductif,non déductif,catégorique,illogique,inductible,instinctif

a posteriori => a posteriori, a million times => un million de fois, a mensa et thoro => a mensa et thoro, a lot => beaucoup, a little => un peu,