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post hoc

adjective \ ˈpōst-ˈhäk \

Definition of post hoc

1 : relating to or being the fallacy of arguing from temporal sequence to a causal relation
2 : formulated after the fact
  • a post hoc rationalization

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Origin and Etymology of post hoc

New Latin post hoc, ergo propter hoc after this, therefore because of this

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