Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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a priori | No | Yes | No | Yes |
theoretical | No | Yes | No | No |
a priori (adjective) | theoretical (adjective) |
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involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to a necessary effect; not supported by fact | concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations |
based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment | concerned with theories rather than their practical applications |
a priori (adverb) | theoretical (adverb) |
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derived by logic, without observed facts |