a posteriori in Latin

IPA: [ˈaː pɔs.tɛ.riˈoː.riː] [Classical-Latin], [ˈaː pos.te.riˈɔː.ri] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: ā posteriōrī [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “from the following, from those things that follow, from those things that are later”. Introduced as a technical phrase by Scholastic philosophers, notably Albert of Saxony (14th century). Etymology templates: {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|from the following, from those things that follow, from those things that are later}} “from the following, from those things that follow, from those things that are later”, {{lit|from the following, from those things that follow, from those things that are later}} Literally, “from the following, from those things that follow, from those things that are later” Head templates: {{la-adv|ā posteriōrī|-}} ā posteriōrī (not comparable)

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"a posteriori" meaning in Latin

Adverb