Meaning

A priori

The meaning of the phrase

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A priori

What’s the origin of the phrase ‘A priori’?

A literal translation from the Latin (a - from, priori - what is before)

See also - Latin Phrases in English.

Historical trend

“A priori” in printed material over time

Source: Google Books Ngrams (1800–2020).

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  • A priori