aposteriori

/əpəˈstɪriːaɪ/

Definitions

1. adverb

From or based on evidence or observation after the fact, rather than from theory or prior knowledge.

“The decision to investigate further was made aposteriori, based on the new evidence uncovered.”

2. adjective

Related to or based on aposteriori knowledge or observation.

“Aposteriori reasoning is often used in scientific inquiry to support or refute theories.”

3. noun

Knowledge or information obtained from observation or experience.

“The new data provided valuable aposteriori information for our research team.”

Synonyms

  • empirical
  • posterior

Antonyms

  • a priori