ab initio

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Synonyms: in initio

Antonyms: in initio

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Adverb

1. {{lb|en|science}} Calculated from first principles, i.e. from basic laws without any further additional assumptions.
2. {{lb|en|of an academic course}} Taken with no prior qualifications.

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