Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
post-hoc
adverb
/poʊst hɑk/
Definition
Latin phrase meaning ‘after this’, often used in the context of reasoning or conclusions drawn after the fact.
Examples
- He concluded that the new advertising campaign led to increased sales post-hoc, although there were many external factors to consider.
- The scientist cautioned against post-hoc analysis without proper controls or experimental design.
Meaning
Typically refers to a logical fallacy or reasoning that assumes that if one event occurs after another, the first must be the cause of the second.
Synonyms
- after the fact
- retrospectively
- subsequently
