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 a priori a priori /ə ˌpraɪˈɔraɪ/

adjective

  1. Involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact  ( a priori )
    involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact
     An a priori judgment
    an a priori judgment
  2. Based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment  ( a priori )
    based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment

adverb

  1. Derived by logic, without observed facts  ( a priori )
    derived by logic, without observed facts