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A posteriori

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning.

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Empiric 84% connected

One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

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Empiric 84% connected

One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

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Empirical 84% connected

Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.

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Empirical 84% connected

Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.

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Inductive 66% connected

Leading or drawing; persuasive; tempting; -- usually followed by to.

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Inductive 66% connected

Leading or drawing; persuasive; tempting; -- usually followed by to.

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Synthetical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis or composition; as, the synthetic method of reasoning, as opposed to analytical.

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Synthetical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis or composition; as, the synthetic method of reasoning, as opposed to analytical.

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A priori 94% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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A priori 94% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

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