aprioristic
- adjective
- /ˌeɪpraɪəˈrɪstɪk/
- Formal
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apriorístico
- In this article, I argue that the origin of altruism leading to eusociality cannot be deduced by aprioristic reasoning based on general models.
Examples
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His conclusion was based on aprioristic reasoning rather than on empirical evidence.
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In philosophy, aprioristic theories often prioritize deductive arguments over experimental observations.
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She favored an aprioristic approach to ethics, believing that moral truths could be understood through logic alone.
Synonyms
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Known by reason rather than by experience
Not based on observation or testing but on ideas and reasoning
Based on ideas and principles rather than practical work or tests
How Theoretical
Surface Forms
Morphology
aprioristic = a priori (semi-transparent) = a priori + istic
Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-istic' to the established English phrase 'a priori', but the base is a Latin phrase that may be unfamiliar, so the relation is only partly transparent for average learners.
Etymology
Aprioristic comes from the Latin phrase a priori, which means 'from before' and is like prior 'before'. So, something aprioristic is based on ideas or logic you have 'before' you check the facts, not on direct experience.