inferential
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adjective \ˌin-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\Definition of INFERENTIAL
1
: relating to, involving, or resembling inference
2
: deduced or deducible by inference
Examples of INFERENTIAL
- <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
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- nondeductive
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