a posteriori

a pos·te·ri·o·ri

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey po-steer-ee-awr-ahy, -ohr-ahy, -awr-ee, -ohr-ee]
- /ˌeɪ pɒˌstɪər iˈɔr aɪ, -ˈoʊr aɪ, -ˈɔr i, -ˈoʊr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey po-steer-ee-awr-ahy, -ohr-ahy, -awr-ee, -ohr-ee]
- /ˌeɪ pɒˌstɪər iˈɔr aɪ, -ˈoʊr aɪ, -ˈɔr i, -ˈoʊr i/

Definitions of a posteriori words

adjective a posteriori relating to or involving inductive reasoning from particular facts or effects to a general principle 3
adjective a posteriori derived from or requiring evidence for its validation or support; empirical; open to revision 3
noun a posteriori from effect to cause, or from particular instances to a generalization; inductive or inductively 3
noun a posteriori based on observation or experience; empirical 3
adjective a posteriori from particular instances to a general principle or law; based upon actual observation or upon experimental data: an a posteriori argument that derives the theory from the evidence. Compare a priori (def 1). 1
adjective a posteriori not existing in the mind prior to or independent of experience. Compare a priori (def 2). 1

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Origin of a posteriori

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin: literally, from the one behind. See a-4, posterior

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Parts of speech for A posteriori

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a posteriori popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for a posteriori

adv a posteriori

analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
practical — of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics.
inducible — to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
inductive — of, relating to, or involving electrical induction or magnetic induction.

All 5 Synonyms of a posteriori