inferential

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Definitions of inferential
  1. adjective
    relating to or having the nature of illation or inference
    synonyms: illative
  2. adjective
    derived or capable of being derived by inference
    synonyms:
    connotative
    having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
  3. adjective
    resembling or dependent on or arrived at by inference
    “inferential reasoning”
    synonyms: illative
    deductive
    involving inferences from general principles
  4. adjective
    of reasoning; proceeding from general premisses to a necessary and specific conclusion
    synonyms:
    deductive
    involving inferences from general principles
  5. adjective
    based on interpretation; not directly expressed
    synonyms:
    constructive
    constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
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