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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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