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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

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inferential Synonyms

inferential

modif.

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


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inferential Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • statistic: How much detail should I give about the inferential statistics used?

Modifying Another Word

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