A Posteriori :: A posteriori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning..

A Posteriori :: A posteriori () Applied to knowledge which is based upon or derived from facts through induction or experiment; inductive or empirical.

Abderian :: Abderian (a.) Given to laughter; inclined to foolish or incessant merriment.

Abderite :: Abderite (n.) An inhabitant of Abdera, in Thrace..

Acanthopteri :: Acanthopteri (n. pl.) A group of teleostean fishes having spiny fins. See Acanthopterygii.

Accoutering :: Accoutering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Accoutr.

Aceric :: Aceric (a.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, the maple; as, aceric acid..

Acroteria :: Acroteria (pl. ) of Acroteriu.

Acroterial :: Acroterial (a.) Pertaining to an acroterium; as, acroterial ornaments..

Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture..

Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade..

Ad Interim :: Ad interim () Meanwhile; temporary.

Adhering :: Adhering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Adher.

Adipoceriform :: Adipoceriform (a.) Having the form or appearance of adipocere; as, an adipoceriform tumor..

Administerial :: Administerial (a.) Pertaining to administration, or to the executive part of government..

Administering :: Administering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Administe.

Adulteries :: Adulteries (pl. ) of Adulter.

Adulterine :: Adulterine (a.) Proceeding from adulterous intercourse. Hence: Spurious; without the support of law; illegal.

Adulterine :: Adulterine (n.) An illegitimate child.

Adulterize :: Adulterize (v. i.) To commit adultery.

Aerial :: Aerial (a.) Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, aerial regions or currents..

Aerial :: Aerial (a.) Consisting of air; resembling, or partaking of the nature of air. Hence: Unsubstantial; unreal..

Aerial :: Aerial (a.) Rising aloft in air; high; lofty; as, aerial spires..

Aerial :: Aerial (a.) Growing, forming, or existing in the air, as opposed to growing or existing in earth or water, or underground; as, aerial rootlets, aerial plants..

Aerial :: Aerial (a.) Light as air; ethereal.

Aeriality :: Aeriality (n.) The state of being aerial; unsubstantiality.

Aerially :: Aerially (adv.) Like, or from, the air; in an aerial manner..

Aerie :: Aerie (n.) The nest of a bird of prey, as of an eagle or hawk; also a brood of such birds; eyrie. Shak. Also fig.: A human residence or resting place perched like an eagle's nest..

Aeriferous :: Aeriferous (a.) Conveying or containing air; air-bearing; as, the windpipe is an aeriferous tube..

Aerification :: Aerification (n.) The act of combining air with another substance, or the state of being filled with air..

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