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inferential Definition

in·fer·en·tial (in′fər en′s̸həl)

adjective

based on or having to do with inference

Etymology: < ML inferentia + -al

inferential Related Forms
in′·fer·en′·tially adverb
inferential Synonyms

inferential

modif.

probable, presumed, to be inferred, to be expected; see likely 1.

inferential Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • statistic: How much detail should I give about the inferential statistics used?
  • reasoning: It may seem to them to be be too speculative, and to make too much of merely inferential reasoning.
  • transition: Performing inferential transitions in virtue of their form involves having tacit knowledge of a rule of inference.
  • method: Explain inferential statistical methods used in a fitness evaluation.
  • process: The central goal of pragmatics on this view is to explain what guides inferential processes.
  • test: The trend seen combined with the relatively low power of the inferential tests applied, however, does suggest further research is merited.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: It is a direct event and is not inferential.