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.

A Priori :: A priori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori..

A Priori :: A priori () Applied to knowledge and conceptions assumed, or presupposed, as prior to experience, in order to make experience rational or possible..

Acetarious :: Acetarious (a.) Used in salads; as, acetarious plants..

Adversarious :: Adversarious (a.) Hostile.

Aethrioscope :: Aethrioscope (n.) An instrument consisting in part of a differential thermometer. It is used for measuring changes of temperature produced by different conditions of the sky, as when clear or clouded..

Agriologist :: Agriologist (n.) One versed or engaged in agriology.

Agriology :: Agriology (n.) Description or comparative study of the customs of savage or uncivilized tribes.

Alabama Period :: Alabama period () A period in the American eocene, the lowest in the tertiary age except the lignitic..

Alacrious :: Alacrious (a.) Brisk; joyously active; lively.

Alacriously :: Alacriously (adv.) With alacrity; briskly.

Alacriousness :: Alacriousness (n.) Alacrity.

Allerion :: Allerion (n.) Am eagle without beak or feet, with expanded wings..

Allotriophagy :: Allotriophagy (n.) A depraved appetite; a desire for improper food.

Amatorious :: Amatorious (a.) Amatory.

Anterior :: Anterior (a.) Before in time; antecedent.

Anterior :: Anterior (a.) Before, or toward the front, in place; as, the anterior part of the mouth; -- opposed to posterior..

Anteriority :: Anteriority (n.) The state of being anterior or preceding in time or in situation; priority.

Anteriorly :: Anteriorly (adv.) In an anterior manner; before.

Antiperiodic :: Antiperiodic (n.) A remedy possessing the property of preventing the return of periodic paroxysms, or exacerbations, of disease, as in intermittent fevers..

Antivariolous :: Antivariolous (a.) Preventing the contagion of smallpox.

Apriorism :: Apriorism (n.) An a priori principle.

Apriority :: Apriority (n.) The quality of being innate in the mind, or prior to experience; a priori reasoning..

Arbitrarious :: Arbitrarious (a.) Arbitrary; despotic.

Arenarious :: Arenarious (a.) Sandy; as, arenarious soil..

Ariolation :: Ariolation (n.) A soothsaying; a foretelling.

Ariose :: Ariose (a.) Characterized by melody, as distinguished from harmony..

Arioso :: Arioso (adv. & a.) In the smooth and melodious style of an air; ariose.

Arteriography :: Arteriography (n.) A systematic description of the arteries.

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