inferential

in·fer·en·tial

adj \ˌin-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\

Definition of INFERENTIAL

1

: relating to, involving, or resembling inference

2

: deduced or deducible by inference

Examples of INFERENTIAL

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

Origin of INFERENTIAL

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

First Known Use: 1657

Related to INFERENTIAL

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

Antonyms: nondeductive

Related Words: conjectural, hypothetical, purported, supposed, suppositional; academic (also academical), speculative, theoretical (also theoretic); logical, rational

Near Antonyms: inducible, inductive; absolute, categorical (also categoric), definite, explicit, express; instinctive, intuitive; illogical, irrational

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Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

Rhymes with INFERENTIAL

differential, inessential, influential, nonessential