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
Adverb
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Boyle shared a full second trailer exclusively with the exhibitors, which significantly ratchets up the terror from a teaser shared earlier this year.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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And McCain, who just turned 21 in February, hinted at star upside early in his rookie season before his knee injury.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 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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Without starters going more than five innings, the Mets have taxed their relievers already.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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But one flaw — a fatal flaw in October — has already crept into the good-time vibes.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“A priori.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20priori. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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