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- [in-fur]
- /ɪnˈfɜr/
- /ɪnˈfɜːr/
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- [in-fur]
- /ɪnˈfɜr/
Definitions of inferred word
- verb with object inferred 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 inferred (of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to. 1
- verb with object inferred to guess; speculate; surmise. 1
- verb with object inferred to hint; imply; suggest. 1
- verb without object inferred to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning. 1
- noun inferred Infer has been used to mean “to hint or suggest” since the 16th century by speakers and writers of unquestioned ability and eminence: The next speaker criticized the proposal, inferring that it was made solely to embarrass the government. Despite its long history, many 20th-century usage guides condemn the use, maintaining that the proper word for the intended sense is imply and that to use infer is to lose a valuable distinction between the two words. Although the claimed distinction has probably existed chiefly in the pronouncements of usage guides, and although the use of infer to mean “to suggest” usually produces no ambiguity, the distinction too has a long history and is widely observed by many speakers and writers. 1
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Origin of inferred
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 Inferred
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inferred 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inferred usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inferred
adj inferred
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- full — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- understood — simple past tense and past participle of understand.
- implied — involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood: an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.
adjective inferred
Antonyms for inferred
adj inferred
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- needy — in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute.
adjective inferred
- expressed — Simple past tense and past participle of express.
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