A Priori

Synonyms of a priori

• presupposed
• deductive
• priori

Antonyms of a priori

• a posteriori
• empirical
• inductive

Collocations of a priori

knowledge

Frequency: 70 %

The scientist used a priori knowledge to form his hypothesis.

reasoning

Frequency: 60 %

The detective used a priori reasoning to solve the case.

assumption

Frequency: 50 %

His argument was based on the a priori assumption that all humans are rational.

judgment

Frequency: 45 %

She made an a priori judgment based on the information she had.

inference

Frequency: 40 %

The conclusion was drawn from a priori inference rather than empirical evidence.

Idiomatic Expressions for a priori

• Phrase: a priori assumption
  Meaning: an assumption made before any evidence or proof is available
  Usage: The scientist made an a priori assumption about the outcome of the experiment.