a priori

UK
/eɪ prɪˈɔːraɪ/
US
/eɪ prɪˈɔraɪ/

Translations

a prioriadjective
UK
/eɪ prɪˈɔːraɪ/
US
/eɪ prɪˈɔraɪ/
The scientist made an a priori assumption before conducting the experiment.
Ученый сделал априорное предположение перед проведением эксперимента.

Definitions

a prioriadjective
Relating to knowledge or reasoning that is independent of experience or empirical evidence.
The philosopher presented an a priori argument that did not rely on any observational data.
Presumed or assumed without examination or analysis.
The scientist made an a priori assumption about the outcome of the experiment before conducting it.