inferential (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪn.fəˈren.ʃəl/

Definition

Based on reasoning from facts and observations, rather than direct statements.

Examples

• The study drew inferential conclusions about the effects of the drug.

• Her tone of voice suggested an inferential criticism of his plan.

• We made an inferential leap from the evidence to the suspect's guilt.

How to Use inferential

inferential to (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate what a conclusion or inference is directed towards. — "The jump from the data to the conclusion was too inferential to be reliable."

Synonyms of inferential

Words with a similar meaning to inferential:

• deductive
• suggestive
• implied
• conclusive

Antonyms of inferential

Words with the opposite meaning to inferential:

• direct
• explicit
• descriptive

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