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   a priori

   /ˌeɪ prʌɪˈɔːrʌɪ/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience: "a priori assumptions about human nature"

   adverb

   • 1. in a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation: "sexuality may be a factor but it cannot be assumed a priori"

   Word Origin late 16th century: Latin, ‘from what is before’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. apriorism noun

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