A Priori word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "a priori" expression

[adjective] based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment
[adv] derived by logic, without observed facts
[adjective] involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact; "an a priori judgment"

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\A` pri*o"ri\ [L. a (ab) + prior former.] 1. (Logic) 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. 3. (Philos.) Applied to knowledge and conceptions assumed, or presupposed, as prior to experience, in order to make experience rational or possible. A priori, that is, form these necessities of the mind or forms of thinking, which, though first revealed to us by experience, must yet have pre["e]xisted in order to make experience possible. --Coleridge.

Synonyms for a priori

theoretic, theoretical

Antonyms: a posteriori, a posteriori

See also: analytic | analytical | deductive |

Related terms: a fortiori, a posteriori, analytic, back, backward, categorical, conditional, deducible, deductive, derivable, dialectic, discursive, dogmatic, early, enthymematic, epagogic, ex post facto, hypothetical, inductive, inferential, into the past, maieutic, reasoned, retroactive, retrospective, soritical, syllogistic, synthetic

The fun area, different aproach to expression »a priori«

Let's analyse "a priori" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 57.1% of vowels is 18.5% more then average English word. Written in backwards: IROIRP A. Average typing speed for these characters is 2135 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- .--. .-. .. --- .-. ..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: a priori: 1 + 9 + 6 + 9 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: a priori: 1 + 7 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 9 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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