word
a priori
ay pree-OR-eye
eɪ priːˈɔːraɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
apriori
Dictionary meaning
Knowledge independent of experience, derived from reason alone.
History and origin
Latin a priori (from what comes before).
Examples
- Mathematical truths are considered a priori knowledge.
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