A Fortiori

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ə ˌfɔrˈtiˌɔri/

Definitions of a fortiori

adverb used to express a conclusion for which there is stronger evidence than for a previously accepted one

Example Sentences

A1 I didn't study for the test, so a fortiori I didn't do well.

A2 She is already a good swimmer, so a fortiori she will excel in the competition.

B1 The company is known for its high-quality products, so a fortiori their new release will be top-notch.

B2 Having completed multiple marathons, he is a strong runner; a fortiori he will do well in the upcoming race.

C1 The team has been training hard all season, so a fortiori they are expected to win the championship.

C2 Given her extensive experience in the field, a fortiori she is considered an expert in the subject matter.

Examples of a fortiori in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in the previous case is strong; a fortiori, it should be even more convincing in this instance.

informal If she aced all her exams last semester, a fortiori she'll do even better this time around.

slang If he can lift 200 pounds, a fortiori he can handle this small task.

figurative If she survived a difficult childhood, a fortiori she can overcome any obstacle in her path.

Grammatical Forms of a fortiori

past tense

a fortiori-ed

plural

a fortioris

comparative

more a fortiori

superlative

most a fortiori

present tense

a fortiori

future tense

will a fortiori

perfect tense

have a fortiori-ed

continuous tense

is a fortiori-ing

singular

a fortiori

positive degree

a fortiori

infinitive

to a fortiori

gerund

a fortiori-ing

participle

a fortiori-ed

Origin and Evolution of a fortiori

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'a fortiori' has Latin origins, derived from the phrase 'a fortiori ratione' meaning 'with stronger reason'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin legal terminology to indicate that a conclusion can be drawn with even greater certainty than a previous conclusion, 'a fortiori' has since been adopted into various languages, including English, and is commonly used in logic and reasoning to emphasize a point or argument.