: Re: How should 'a posteriori' and 'a priori' be used? I'm currently writing a scientific report, and have noted that a future investigator could use certain tactics to make their life easier. However,

Even in academic writing, it's a good idea to be as clear as possible, although many academic writers seem to forget that fact. If you're using a phrase that you're not completely sure you're using correctly, or that you think might be easily misinterpreted, I would advise you to simply replace it.

In this particular case, while the phrase a priori is relatively common and widely understood, its linked opposite, a posteriori is much less so.

Note: If your question is solely whether or not your usage is technically correct in this case, it would be better asked on english.stackexchange.com instead.

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