a posteriori knowledge
[/ə pɒˈstɪəriːɔːraɪ ˈnɒlɪdʒ/]
noun phrase
conhecimento a posteriori
1. Knowledge that is derived from experience, observation, or empirical evidence rather than from reason or logical deduction alone
The knowledge that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius is a posteriori knowledge because it comes from experience and experimentation.
O conhecimento de que a água ferve a 100 graus Celsius é conhecimento a posteriori porque provém da experiência e da experimentação.
2. In philosophy, knowledge about the world that depends on sensory experience or empirical investigation
Scientists gain a posteriori knowledge through laboratory experiments and field observations.
Cientistas obtêm conhecimento a posteriori por meio de experimentos de laboratório e observações de campo.
This is primarily an academic and philosophical term used in both Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems. It is fundamental to epistemology courses and scientific methodology discussions. The term is rarely used in casual conversation and is most common in university philosophy, science, and logic courses.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →