Meaning of the word "a priori" in English
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a priori
US /ˌeɪ praɪˈɔːraɪ/
UK /ˌeɪ praɪˈɔːraɪ/
Adjective
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relating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.
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It is difficult to make a priori assumptions about human behavior.
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The argument was based on a priori reasoning, not empirical evidence.
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Adverb
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from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.
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We know a priori that all bachelors are unmarried.
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The conclusion was reached a priori, without any new data.
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