Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
a priori
English translation:
definitely
Added to glossary by
Wendy Streitparth
Nov 4, 2011 11:15
12 yrs ago
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Italian term
Geneviève Rohen Galvez
a priori
Italian to English
Medical
Medical: Pharmaceuticals
can you please explain the meaning of "a priori"? thank you.
It was taken from this sentence in italian
si deve impegnare ad evitare il concepimento, non potendosi a priori escludere eventuali malformazioni al nascituro
It was taken from this sentence in italian
si deve impegnare ad evitare il concepimento, non potendosi a priori escludere eventuali malformazioni al nascituro
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | definitely |
Wendy Streitparth
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| 4 +4 | a priori |
Cedric Randolph
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Change log
Nov 14, 2011 08:19: Wendy Streitparth Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
13 mins
Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
45 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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8
Selected
definitely
there is no conclusive evidence that a foetus/baby would be healthy
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Note added at 9 days (2011-11-14 08:18:35 GMT) Post-grading
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Yes, beforehand or in advance.
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Note added at 9 days (2011-11-14 08:18:35 GMT) Post-grading
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Yes, beforehand or in advance.
Note from asker:
| thank you very much, |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks a million, I like your answer, but I the actually word "a priori" means beforehand, no? i think it is latin"
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15 mins
Cedric Randolph
Italy
Italy
Native in Italian
&
English
Works in field
Italy
Reliable, punctual and accurate
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US) 
, Italian
Works in: Italian to English
Related KudoZ points
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98
a priori
perfectly acceptable in English
it simply means without further evidence or proof
it simply means without further evidence or proof
Note from asker:
| I like your answer, thanks, but If I were to know the meaning of the word "a priori", it would mean previously, or beforehand? your translation of the sentence is great, thanks. |
Peer comment(s):
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James (Jim) Davis
: You could not presume there would be no malformations
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Thanks, Jim
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Linda Thody
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Thanks, Linda
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casper (X)
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Thanks, :-)
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EleoE
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Thanks, EloeE
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