a priori
adverb/phrase | /a priori/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARD
known or assumed without empirical evidence; from theory
Literal meaning:
"from the earlier"
a priori
adverb/phrase | /a priori/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDknown or assumed without empirical evidence; from theory
Literal meaning:
"from the earlier"
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Examples
"He rejected the hypothesis a priori without waiting for data."
"A priori reasoning suggested the plan should work in principle."
Mnemonic Trick
prior = before → knowledge before experience
Source: Foreign Words & PhrasesAdded: 9/28/2025
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