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).
not existing in the mind prior to or independent of experience.: Compare a priori (def. 2).
Origin of a posteriori
1Words that may be confused with a posteriori
- ad hoc, a posteriori , a priori, ex post facto, prima facie
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British Dictionary definitions for a posteriori
/ (eɪ pɒsˌtɛrɪˈɔːraɪ, -rɪ, ɑː) /
relating to or involving inductive reasoning from particular facts or effects to a general principle
derived from or requiring evidence for its validation or support; empirical; open to revision
statistics See posterior probability
Origin of a posteriori
1- Compare a priori, synthetic (def. 4)
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