afortiori Definition
all the more certainly; with greater reason; even more so than something else which is already considered certain.
Using afortiori: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "afortiori" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
If he can run a marathon, a fortiori, he can run a 5K race.
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If the company's profits are increasing, a fortiori, its stock price should also be rising.
Example
If the doctor recommends rest for a minor injury, a fortiori, he would recommend surgery for a more serious injury.
Origins of afortiori
from Latin 'a fortiori', meaning 'with stronger reason'
Summary: afortiori in Brief
'Afortiori' [af-awr-ee-awr-ee, -ohr-] is an adverb that means 'all the more certainly; with greater reason; even more so than something else which is already considered certain.' It is used to emphasize a conclusion that follows logically from a previous statement. Examples include 'If he can run a marathon, a fortiori, he can run a 5K race,' and 'If the company's profits are increasing, a fortiori, its stock price should also be rising.'
