Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a priori
Adjective
/eɪ prɪˈɔːr aɪ/
Definition
Relating to knowledge that is independent of experience.
Examples
- Many a priori assumptions were made during the planning of the experiment.
- In mathematics, a priori reasoning is used to derive theorems without empirical data.
Meaning
A term used in philosophy and logic to describe reasoning or knowledge that does not rely on empirical evidence or observation.
Synonyms
- Deductive
- Theoretical
- A priori knowledge
