Definition of inferential
1
:relating to, involving, or resembling inference
2
:deduced or deducible by inference
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there is only inferential evidence that the ancient site was used for celebrations of the summer solstice
Origin and Etymology of inferential
Medieval Latin inferentia, from Latin inferent-, inferens, present participle of inferre
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a priori, deducible, derivable, inferable (also inferrible), deductive, reasonedAntonyms
nondeductiveRelated Words
conjectural, hypothetical, purported, supposed, suppositional; academic (also academical), speculative, theoretical (also theoretic); logical, rationalNear Antonyms
inducible, inductive; absolute, categorical (also categoric), definite, explicit, express; instinctive, intuitive; illogical, irrationalOther Logic Terms
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