inferential

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in·fer·en·tial | \ ˌin-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl

Definition of inferential

1 : relating to, involving, or resembling inference

2 : deduced or deducible by inference

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nondeductive

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

Recent Examples on the Web Other challenges include inferential comprehension, spatial aspects of math, and managing transitions and new situations, Dinklage says. — Claire Gillespie, Health.com, "Chris Rock Revealed He Has the Learning Disorder NVLD—Here's What That Is," 17 Sep. 2020 The inferential logic, then, was this: Anyone could be a source of transmission. — Megan Molteni, Wired, "How Masks Went From Don’t-Wear to Must-Have," 2 July 2020 Now, Muñoz’s inferential datasets don’t convince every river researcher. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Too Much Engineering Has Made Mississippi River Floods Worse," 4 Apr. 2018 Use the analysis that is apt for answering a particular question—descriptive or inferential. — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "Mailbag: How Tennis Can Improve Match Statistics," 25 Oct. 2017

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