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a posteriori

Syllabification: (a pos·te·ri·o·ri)
Pronunciation: /ˈā päˌsti(ə)rēˈôrˌē, -ˈôrˌī/

Definition of a posteriori

adjective

  • relating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge that proceeds from observations or experiences to the deduction of probable causes. Compare with a priori.
  • (loosely) of the nature of an afterthought or subsequent rationalization.

adverb

  • in a way based on reasoning from known facts or past events rather than by making assumptions or predictions.
  • [sentence adverb] (loosely) with hindsight; as an afterthought.

Origin:

early 17th century: Latin, 'from what comes after'

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