as in inferable
being or provable by reasoning in which the conclusion follows necessarily from given information
an a priori argument for the defendant's innocence
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as in early
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Recent Examples of a priori
Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024
Pushing certain values as a priori can backfire.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021
My point is that, a priori, there is no reason to assume a beneficial effect of this kind of stimulation.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2019
For instance, grant applications, and requests for ethical approval, already contain detailed a priori protocols in most cases.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2012
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And this abstractness of Mr. Wilson is part of a curiously a priori metaphysical idealism.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024
Pushing certain values as a priori can backfire.
—Arielle Pardes, Wired, 9 Sep. 2021
My point is that, a priori, there is no reason to assume a beneficial effect of this kind of stimulation.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2019
For instance, grant applications, and requests for ethical approval, already contain detailed a priori protocols in most cases.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for a priori
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Companies that adopt water-efficient technologies early will be better positioned to comply with regulations, maintain credibility with consumers, and secure access to reliable, resilient supply chains.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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These posts come amid serious legal allegations levied against West earlier this year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Sep. 2024
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That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Sep. 2024
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Complete sets of the toys are already being hawked on eBay, starting at about $50.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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And Christen already has the next step on her radar.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“A priori.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20priori. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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