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A priori

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori.

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Theoretic 84% connected

Alt. of Theoretical

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Theoretic 84% connected

Alt. of Theoretical

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Theoretical 84% connected

Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theo…

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Theoretical 84% connected

Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theo…

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Analytical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts; as, an analytical experiment; analytic reasoning; -- opposed to synthetic.

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Analytical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts; as, an analytical experiment; analytic reasoning; -- opposed to synthetic.

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Deductive 66% connected

Of or pertaining to deduction; capable of being deduced from premises; deducible.

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Deductive 66% connected

Of or pertaining to deduction; capable of being deduced from premises; deducible.

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A posteriori 94% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principle…

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A posteriori 94% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principle…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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