Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-posteriori
Adjective
/ˌeɪ pəˈstɛriˌɔɪ/
Definition
A term used in philosophy and logic that refers to knowledge or justification that depends on empirical evidence or observation.
Examples
- Scientific theories are often derived a-posteriori.
- His insights about the market were based a-posteriori, considering the data collected over years.
- When making decisions, a-posteriori reasoning can provide valuable insights based on past experiences.
Meaning
Based on actual experience rather than theory or pure reasoning.
Synonyms
- Empirical
- Post hoc
- After the fact
