propter hoc

[ prawp-ter hawk; English prop-ter hok ]

adverb

, Latin.

1. because of this.

Example Sentences

So if the eclipse passes, post hoc ergo propter hoc works just fine, thanks.

From The Daily Beast

We say now post hoc, ergo propter hoc; now propter hoc, ergo post hoc; shall we escape from this vicious circle?

From Project Gutenberg

The assumption was an illustration of the well-known fallacy: 'Post hoc, ergo propter hoc.'

From Project Gutenberg

Post hoc, propter hoc and this silly old man has been held up to all ensuing ages as an absurdly simple old fellow.

From Project Gutenberg

The distinction of post hoc and propter hoc, often lost sight of in modern as well as in ancient times.

From Project Gutenberg

Post hoc ergo propter hoc may be taken as a generic name for imperfect proof of causation from observed facts of succession.

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