inferential

adjective

in·​fer·​en·​tial ˌin-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl How to pronounce inferential (audio)
Synonyms of inferentialnext
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
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And so an inferential reasoning abides. — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025 Kirk also recited a flurry of mostly inferential data to suggest that Turning Point Action was crucial to flipping Arizona and played a major role in Trump’s eight-point gain in support among Black men. — Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025

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Etymology

Medieval Latin inferentia, from Latin inferent-, inferens, present participle of inferre

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inferential was in 1657

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inferential

adjective
in·​fer·​en·​tial ˌin-fə-ˈren-chəl How to pronounce inferential (audio)
1
: relating to, involving, or resembling inference
2
: deduced or deducible by inference
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