a potiori
The Latin phrase "a potiori" translates to "from the stronger" and is used in logical, philosophical, and grammatical contexts.
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Definition
C2Logic
(formal, academic)Describing an argument based on the stronger or more significant points.
Example
- The conclusion was drawn a potiori, focusing on the most compelling evidence.
C2Philosophy
(formal, academic)Referring to reasoning derived from the more important or dominant aspects.
Example
- His philosophical stance was justified a potiori, emphasizing the primary principles.
C2Grammar
(technical)Using the more generic category for agreement with words from different categories.
Example
- In the sentence 'Each boy or girl took his book,' the pronoun 'his' is used a potiori.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "a potiori":
a fortioria posterioria prioriipso factopost factumpost hocpetitio principii