inferential

• 指与推理、推论有关的，或基于已知事实或证据通过推理得出的。

Relating to or involving inference; based on reasoning from known facts or evidence.

1. Relating to inferenceC1formal

   Relating to or having the nature of inference; derived from reasoning rather than direct observation.

   与推理有关的

   • The detective used inferential reasoning to solve the case.
   • Her conclusions were purely inferential, based on the available clues.
   • Inferential statistics help us draw conclusions from sample data.

   同义词deductiveillativeinductivelogicalrationalreasoned

2. Deductive reasoningC1formal

   Of reasoning; proceeding from general premises to a necessary and specific conclusion.

   演绎的

   • The argument followed an inferential structure from broad principles to a specific outcome.
   • Inferential logic is essential in mathematical proofs.
   • His inferential approach moved from the general rule to the particular case.

   同义词analyticdeductivesyllogistic

3. C1formal

   Derived or capable of being derived by inference; not directly observed.

   推论得出的

   • The inferential data suggested a trend, though no direct evidence was found.
   • Many scientific theories are inferential, built on indirect observations.
   • The meaning of the poem is inferential, open to interpretation.

   同义词concludedderivedimplicitreasoned

   反义词directempiricalexperientialobserved

4. C1formal

   Based on interpretation; not directly expressed.

   基于解释的

   • The inferential meaning of his words was clear to those who knew him.
   • Her silence had an inferential quality that suggested disapproval.
   • Inferential understanding often requires reading between the lines.

   同义词derivedimplicitindirect

   反义词directexplicitexpressedliteral