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adjective
in路​fer路​en路​tial | \ 藢in-f蓹-藞ren(t)-sh蓹l How to pronounce inferential (audio) \

Definition of inferential

1 : relating to, involving, or resembling inference
2 : deduced or deducible by inference
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Synonyms & Antonyms for inferential

Synonyms

a priori, deducible, deductive, derivable, inferable (also inferrible), reasoned

Antonyms

nondeductive

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Examples of inferential in a Sentence

there is only inferential evidence that the ancient site was used for celebrations of the summer solstice

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First Known Use of inferential

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for inferential

Medieval Latin inferentia, from Latin inferent-, inferens, present participle of inferre

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inferential

adjective
in路​fer路​en路​tial | \ 藢in-f蓹-藞ren-ch蓹l How to pronounce inferential (audio) \

Legal Definition of inferential

1 : relating to, involving, or resembling inference
2 : deduced or deducible by inference

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