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inferably

in·fer
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fur]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fur]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr/

Definitions of inferably word

  • verb with object inferably to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice. 1
  • verb with object inferably (of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to. 1
  • verb with object inferably to guess; speculate; surmise. 1
  • verb with object inferably to hint; imply; suggest. 1
  • verb without object inferably to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning. 1

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Origin of inferably

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin inferre, equivalent to in- in-2 + ferre to bring, carry, bear1

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Parts of speech for Inferably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inferably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

inferably usage trend in Literature

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