inference to the best explanation

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English[edit]

Noun[edit]

inference to the best explanation (uncountable)

  1. (logic, fixed phrase) Synonym of abductive reasoning

Descendants[edit]

  • → Finnish: päättely parhaaseen selitykseen (calque)

Translations[edit]

abductive reasoning — see abductive reasoning
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