as in inferable
being or provable by reasoning in which the conclusion follows necessarily from given information
an a priori argument for the defendant's innocence
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Recent Examples of a priori
Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021
My point is that, a priori, there is no reason to assume a beneficial effect of this kind of stimulation.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2019
For instance, grant applications, and requests for ethical approval, already contain detailed a priori protocols in most cases.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2012
But more fundamentally this most egalitarian of faiths on a priori grounds has perpetuated one of the least egalitarian traditions of the past 10,000 years down to the modern period.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2012
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Adjective
Pushing certain values as a priori can backfire.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021
My point is that, a priori, there is no reason to assume a beneficial effect of this kind of stimulation.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2019
For instance, grant applications, and requests for ethical approval, already contain detailed a priori protocols in most cases.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2012
But more fundamentally this most egalitarian of faiths on a priori grounds has perpetuated one of the least egalitarian traditions of the past 10,000 years down to the modern period.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for a priori
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For example, an individual who is categorized as a Lion should try to tackle large projects, important meetings or social activities earlier in the morning, when their tendency is to be most energetic and productive, the expert said.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Kutler, a former CNN senior executive, officially became MSNBC’s new president earlier this year.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Sep. 2024
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And to little purpose, there being agreement among most faiths on the important morals, generally derivable from the golden rule.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
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With this nomination, Erivo has the opportunity to join the exclusive EGOT club, having already won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, marking a remarkable achievement in her career.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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He’s already scrapped his plans for taping his ankle in games through the All-Star break, saying the tape job limited his range of motion and his right ankle has responded well enough for game action.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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“A priori.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20priori. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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