Based on hypothesis and theory rather than experiment or empirical evidence.
Presumed without analysis.
Self-evident, intuitively obvious.
Developed entirely from scratch, without deriving it from existing languages.
In a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation.
Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.
One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.