a fortiori

[ ah fohr-ti-oh-ree; English ey fawr-shee-awr-ahy, ey fohr-shee-ohr-ahy ]

adverb

, Latin.

1. for a still stronger reason; even more certain; all the more.

a fortiori

/ -rɪ; eɪ ˌfɔːtɪˈɔːraɪ; ɑː /

adverb

1. for similar but more convincing reasons

   if Britain cannot afford a space programme, then, a fortiori, neither can India

Word History and Origins

Origin of a fortiori¹

Latin

Example Sentences

That metaphor might be expected to pertain a fortiori in the case of scientific papers, where a figure can brilliantly illuminate an idea that might otherwise be baffling.

From Economist

That goes a fortiori for the left elsewhere in the region.

From Economist

I have the misfortune of living now among too many people who believe their descendants will resemble them in all respects, because for them peoples are eternal – a fortiori a race-people such as the Jews.

From The Guardian

Ukrainians have already proved their willingness to fight and die for their democratic revolution, and a fortiori for independence from Moscow.

From Forbes

“But the lower the inflation rate goes, and a fortiori the larger the deflation rate, the more dangerous it is for the euro recovery,” Mr. Blanchard wrote.

From New York Times