inference
Translation
inference, deduction, conclusion
Examples
What inference can we draw from these facts?
What inference can we draw from these facts?
He made the inference that she was unhappy.
He made the inference that she was unhappy.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) inference ((from sth.)) a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning What inference can we draw from these facts?
Similar Words
Synonyms: deduction, conclusion, reasoning
Etymology
From Latin 'inferre' meaning 'to bring in, conclude', from 'in-' (in) + 'ferre' (to carry). The idea is 'carrying in' a conclusion from evidence.
Memory Tips
Think of 'inferring' as 'carrying in' a conclusion based on clues. The verb 'to infer' is the action that leads to an 'inference'.