A posteriori — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌä-(ˌ)pō-ˌstir-ē-ˈȯr-ē/ a pos·te·ri·o·ri

Meaning & Definition of A posteriori

A posteriori (adjective)

  1. inductive
  2. relating to or derived by reasoning from observed facts

A posteriori (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. relating to what can be known by observation rather than through an understanding of how certain things work

    "an a posteriori explanation"

    similar: a priori, syllogistic, analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable
    opposite: casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing, illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for A posteriori

The most common words with a similar meaning to A posteriori:

a priori, syllogistic, analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for A posteriori

Words with the opposite meaning of A posteriori:

casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

Word Forms of A posteriori

Derived words: a posteriori (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of A posteriori

borrowed from Medieval Latin ā posteriōrī literally, "from what is later"

First known use: 1588

Frequently Asked Questions about A posteriori

What does "A posteriori" mean?

"A posteriori" means inductive. As an adjective, it is defined as: inductive.

What is another word for "A posteriori"?

Other words for "A posteriori" include a priori, syllogistic, analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical and rational. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "A posteriori" you intend.

What are different ways to say "A posteriori"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "A posteriori". Common alternatives include a priori, syllogistic, analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable and sensible.

What is the opposite of "A posteriori"?

Antonyms of "A posteriori" include casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated and unscientific.

How do you use "A posteriori" in a sentence?

Examples of "A posteriori" in a sentence: "an a posteriori explanation".

Is "A posteriori" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"A posteriori" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "A posteriori"?

"A posteriori" is pronounced /ˌä-(ˌ)pō-ˌstir-ē-ˈȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as a pos·te·ri·o·ri.

What is the origin of the word "A posteriori"?

"A posteriori" comes from borrowed from Medieval Latin ā posteriōrī literally, "from what is later". First known use: 1588.