a priori (a)

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type a
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def involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect
def not supported by fact
examples an a priori judgment
Outgoing links
Also see analytic, analytical; deductive
Antonym a priori → a posteriori
Incoming links
Also see analytic, analytical; deductive
Antonym a posteriori → a priori

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