word | a fortiori |
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definition | All the more certainly. |
eg_sentence | If drug users are going to be subject to mandatory sentences, then, a fortiori, drug dealers should be subject to them also. |
explanation | A fortiori in Latin literally means “from the stronger (argument).” The term is used when drawing a conclusion that's even more obvious or convincing than the one just drawn. Thus, if teaching English grammar to native speakers is difficult, then, a fortiori, teaching English grammar to nonnative speakers will be even more challenging |
IPA | ə fortiori* |
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