infer

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin inferō.

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to infer (third-person singular simple present infers, present participle inferring, simple past and past participle inferred)

1. (transitive) To surmise or reason from circumstance.
2. (transitive) To conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
3. (intransitive) To draw a conclusion (by reasoning).

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• assume, conclude, deduce

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• inferable
• inference

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