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inferential

in·fer·en·tial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-fuh-ren-shuh l]
    • /ˌɪn fəˈrɛn ʃəl/
    • /ˌɪn.fə.ˈren.ʃl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fuh-ren-shuh l]
    • /ˌɪn fəˈrɛn ʃəl/

Definitions of inferential word

  • adjective inferential of, pertaining to, by, or dependent upon inference. 1
  • noun inferential Of, pertaining to, or derived using inference. 1
  • adjective inferential relating to inference 1
  • adjective inferential of, relating to, or derived from inference 0
  • adjective inferential based on or having to do with inference 0

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Origin of inferential

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Medieval Latin inferenti(a) inference + -al1

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Parts of speech for Inferential

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inferential popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for inferential

adj inferential

  • likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
  • presumed — to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
  • probable — likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.

Antonyms for inferential

adjective inferential

  • palpable — readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.

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