a posteriori

[ey po-steer-ee-awr-ahy, -ohr-ahy, -awr-ee, -ohr-ee] / ˌeɪ pɒˌstɪər iˈɔr aɪ, -ˈoʊr aɪ, -ˈɔr i, -ˈoʊr i /

ADJECTIVE

involving reasoning from facts

Synonyms

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analytical empirical experimental from the latter inducible inductive logical practical

ADVERB

involving reasoning from facts

Synonyms

WEAK

analytical empirical experimental from the latter inducible inductive logical practical

Example Sentences

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“There’s no rigorous mathematical argument you can write about one event evaluated a posteriori,” he said.

From Fox News

The maximum a posteriori value and minimal 68.3% credible interval from this posterior density function is .

From Nature

Although this specific interaction was not quantified in this example, we view this a posteriori justification of a stereochemical outcome as a foundation for future rational design of such interactions in catalytic systems.

From Nature

Such a posteriori assessments may be titillating to our pattern-obsessed brains, but they can neither predict nor explain events.

From Washington Post

If you identify what can go wrong a priori rather than analyze the surprise a posteriori, you will be far more prepared to make tough decisions if your worst expectations are realized.

From Forbes