1. Involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact
   "an a priori judgment" 
2. Based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment

1. Derived by logic, without observed facts

See also: analytic, analytical, deductive, theoretic, theoretical

Antonym: a posteriori

Encyclopedia: A priori

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