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.

Posterior :: Posterior (a.) Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior..

Posterior :: Posterior (a.) Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to anterior.

Posterior :: Posterior (a.) At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.

Posterior :: Posterior (a.) On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower.

Posteriority :: Posteriority (n.) The state of being later or subsequent; as, posteriority of time, or of an event; -- opposed to priority..

Posteriorly :: Posteriorly (adv.) Subsequently in time; also, behind in position..

Posteriors :: Posteriors (n. pl.) The hinder parts, as of an animal's body..

Posterity :: Posterity (n.) The race that proceeds from a progenitor; offspring to the furthest generation; the aggregate number of persons who are descended from an ancestor of a generation; descendants; -- contrasted with ancestry; as, the posterity of Abraham..

Posterity :: Posterity (n.) Succeeding generations; future times.

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