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inference
in·fer·ence
[
ínfərənss
]
(
plural
in·fer·ences
)
noun
Definition:
1.
conclusion:
a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning
2.
logic
reasoning process:
the process of reasoning from a premise to a conclusion
3.
implication:
something that is implied
[
Late 16th century. < medieval Latin
inferentia
< Latin
inferre
(see
infer
)
]
in·fer·en·tial
[
ìnfə rénsh'l
]
adjective
in·fer·en·tial·ly
adverb
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in·fer·en·tial [ ìnfə rénsh'l ] adjectivein·fer·en·tial·ly adverb
